Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Lean Manufacturing

Crenlo Engineered Cabs; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation and controls projects across our manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, and Robot Technicians to design, implement, and optimize automated systems for new equipment and existing processes.

Responsibilities include developing roadmaps for project handoffs, maintaining spare parts and lifecycle plans, and delivering training to maintenance teams on new controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls/Automation) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing environments in Off-Highway Equipment, Automotive, or Sheet Metal Fabrication.
• 1-2 years of Project Management and/or People Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement automated systems including PLCs, robotics, sensors, and HMI/SCADA interfaces to support new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Develops support structure plan for implementation of best practices in conjunction with facility Operational teams. Provides a roadmap for handoff of projects to Operations for implementation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and lifecycle plans for controls hardware and software.
• Provide training to maintenance technicians and operators on new automated equipment and controls.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S) related to automation and controls.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics programming

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Project management

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Job description

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation and controls projects across our manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, and Robot Technicians to design, implement, and optimize automated systems for new equipment and existing processes.

Responsibilities include developing roadmaps for project handoffs, maintaining spare parts and lifecycle plans, and delivering training to maintenance teams on new controls.