Automation Engineer – Robotics, PLCs & Assembly Optimization

USF; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

USF in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking an Automation Engineer to troubleshoot and resolve plant issues across automation, robots and maintenance. You will communicate findings and train others in repairs, supporting launches and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires reading PLC and electrical prints, plus experience with injection molding machines and robotic controls. Occasional travel to USF plants is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school with 5 years of related experience or training.
• Ability to read PLC and electrical prints.
• Experience with injection molding machines and robotic controls.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Familiar with simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant open issues regarding automation, robots and maintenance; assist the plant personnel to close out said issues.
• Observe plant maintenance procedures and make recommendations to appropriate plant personnel and management.
• Support USF Tooling designs to determine best practices for robot extraction.
• Provide Manufacturing feasibility for assembly and welding.
• Support continuous improvement plans and launch activities within USF.
• Develop RFQ and Manufacturing Plans based on awarded program.
• Support Product/Tool design feasibility reviews.
• Provide upfront automation estimates to the Costing Group for new business quotes.
• Travel to USF plants during launches or CI projects.
• Lead equipment design reviews with plants and vendors.
• Support plant launches and equipment installations.
• Track equipment open issues and resolve in a timely fashion.

Skills

PLC interpretation

Electrical prints reading

Robot controls knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Simulation software

Job description

USF in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking an Automation Engineer to troubleshoot and resolve plant issues across automation, robots and maintenance. You will communicate findings and train others in repairs, supporting launches and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires reading PLC and electrical prints, plus experience with injection molding machines and robotic controls. Occasional travel to USF plants is expected.