Automation Engineer – Lean, PLC/CNC, Industry 4.0 Expert

SCHOTT AG

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SCHOTT Advanced Optics in the United States seeks a Manufacturing Automation Project Lead to plan, execute, and optimize automation initiatives across manufacturing, quality, logistics, and maintenance. You will develop project specs, budgets, timelines, and acceptance criteria, and implement advanced control systems to support operational objectives.

Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 concepts; drive cost reductions, reliability, and quality while ensuring

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
3–5 years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
Experience with industrial automation, control systems, and manufacturing technology implementation.
Experience with CNC machines, PLC programming, and automated production systems.
Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0, IT/OT and digital manufacturing.
Proficiency with MES, SAP EAM, and production asset management systems.
Experience with Siemens and Heidenhain PLC/CNC platforms, Siemens WinCC, Step7, and TIA Portal.
Familiarity with OPC UA, PROFINET, MODBUS, MTConnect, MQTT.
Experience CAD tools such as AutoCAD, NX, or similar.
Strong analytical, PM, communication, and problem-solving; fluent English.

Responsibilities

Lead automation and engineering projects across manufacturing, quality, logistics, and maintenance.
Develop project specs, roadmaps, budgets, timelines, and acceptance criteria.
Evaluate, select, implement, and improve automation systems and equipment.
Drive operational excellence by reducing costs and increasing equipment reliability.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies to improve productivity and process stability.
Establish engineering standards, maintenance strategies, and metrics to improve OEE/MTBF/MTTR.
Provide technical leadership for automation, PLC, CNC, electrical, and control systems.
Develop preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
Lead adoption of advanced manufacturing tech like robotics, AI, machine vision, sensors, industrial networking, and digital manufacturing.
Provide training and change management while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.