Automation Engineer: Robotic & Process Optimization

Clow Valve Company

Oskaloosa (IA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Clow Valve Company in Iowa seeks an Automation Engineer to design, test, and improve automated systems on the production floor, optimizing processes and ensuring a stable production environment.

The role emphasizes strong programming, PLC expertise, and the ability to read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic drawings, with preferred CAD/CAM and Fanuc robot experience. This full-time position requires an associate degree in automation and several years in advanced manufacturing.

Qualifications

  • Required: Strong programming skills, Automation experience, PLC experience, ability to read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic drawings, standard model interpretation, machine-to-robot integration, strong math skills.
  • Preferred: CAD/CAM experience, Fanuc robot experience, metallurgical knowledge.
  • Additional notes on education and experience as stated in the job description.

Responsibilities

  • Automation (75%): Analyze processes, tooling, and metrics to implement automation improvements for productivity, cost reductions, and quality.
  • Training (15%): Administer automation training to machinists and ensure competent robot operation.
  • Continuous Education (10%): Stay current with new automation technologies and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Programming skills
Automation experience
PLC experience
Electrical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic blue-?
Machinery-to-robot integration
Mathematical aptitude (trigonometry & 
Robotics integration experience

Education

Associate degree in Automation
4 years advanced manufacturing experience
Four-year Engineering degree (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Clow Valve Company in Iowa seeks an Automation Engineer to design, test, and improve automated systems on the production floor, optimizing processes and ensuring a stable production environment.

The role emphasizes strong programming, PLC expertise, and the ability to read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic drawings, with preferred CAD/CAM and Fanuc robot experience. This full-time position requires an associate degree in automation and several years in advanced manufacturing.

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