Automation Process Engineer — Manufacturing Optimization

FIBA Technologies, Inc.; Littleton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FIBA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer – Manufacturing Automation to design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing systems.

You will troubleshoot complex automation issues, collaborate with production, maintenance, and outside vendors, and drive reliability improvements across controls, sensors, and interfaces. The role requires hands-on problem-solving, strong understanding of PLC-based automation, and the ability to manage projects from conception to production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience with industrial automation, manufacturing equipment, or process control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, control logic, and equipment documentation.
• Working knowledge of PLC-based automation and industrial controls.
• Ability to manage outside vendors and translate manufacturing requirements into clear technical specifications.
• Strong hands‑on problem‑solving skills and willingness to work directly with manufacturing equipment and production personnel.
• Ability to manage projects from initial problem definition through design, installation, commissioning, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve automation systems used in manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose automation and process equipment problems to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Develop a detailed understanding of existing automated equipment, including controls, sensors, instrumentation, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and process interfaces.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for automation system performance and reliability.
• Coordinate and manage outside automation vendors, system integrators, equipment manufacturers, electricians, and other technical contractors.
• Develop scopes of work and technical requirements for automation projects and equipment modifications.
• Review vendor proposals, designs, programming concepts, and equipment specifications to ensure they meet FIBA’s operational requirements.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for automated systems, including drawings, programs, operating parameters, equipment specifications, and system changes.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and develop engineering solutions that improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Work directly with operators and maintenance personnel to understand equipment problems and improve usability and maintainability.
• Support commissioning, testing, startup, and troubleshooting of new or modified manufacturing equipment.
• Occasionally design automation systems or manufacturing processes for new equipment, new products, or improvements to existing processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual manufacturing activities where automation can improve safety, quality, productivity, or staffing requirements.
• Ensure automation improvements are designed with appropriate consideration for safety, reliability, maintainability, and production requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Vendor management

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

HMI development

P&ID interpretation

System integration

Job description

FIBA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer – Manufacturing Automation to design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing systems.

You will troubleshoot complex automation issues, collaborate with production, maintenance, and outside vendors, and drive reliability improvements across controls, sensors, and interfaces. The role requires hands-on problem-solving, strong understanding of PLC-based automation, and the ability to manage projects from conception to production