Automation Engineer – Robotics & CNC Systems

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off

Education Assistance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. in Sudbury, MA is seeking an Application Engineer to design automation cells using FANUC robotics, CNC machines, and material handling. You will work with cross-functional teams to define concepts with clear documentation.

The role requires strong mechanical understanding, experience in system layouts, risk assessments, and the ability to travel to customer sites. This is a fast-paced, highly technical environment offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field and 5–10 years in automation.
• Experience with industrial robotics and machine tending projects.
• Strong CAD skills and familiarity with robot integration.
• Ability to develop system layouts and perform cycle time analyses.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, sales, and engineering to identify automation opportunities.
• Evaluate CNC tending opportunities for feasibility, ROI, and cycle time.
• Develop automation concepts for robot tending, inspection, palletizing.
• Create layouts, robotic cell concepts, and initial mechanical designs.
• Prepare proposals, statements of work, and project assumptions.
• Support sales during customer visits and technical discussions.

Skills

Industrial robotics

CNC machining

System layouts

Robot programming

CAD software

Vision systems

Safety risk assessment

Industry 4.0

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics or related field

Equivalent combination of education and automation experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

RoboGuide

RobotStudio

Job description

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. in Sudbury, MA is seeking an Application Engineer to design automation cells using FANUC robotics, CNC machines, and material handling. You will work with cross-functional teams to define concepts with clear documentation.

The role requires strong mechanical understanding, experience in system layouts, risk assessments, and the ability to travel to customer sites. This is a fast-paced, highly technical environment offering growth opportunities.