Automation & Process Improvement Engineer II

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. in Findlay, OH, is seeking a Manufacturing & Operations engineer to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will design and integrate production equipment, automation, and control systems to support high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance initiatives, analyzing performance data, and supporting new model launches and equipment integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with OMRON PLC programming software, including CX-Programmer and SYSWIN.
• Knowledge of quality and manufacturing tools, including FMEA and PQCT.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with automated assembly processes, robotics, vision systems, and industrial controls.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management skills with experience supporting new product launches and equipment integration.
• Ability to analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing, quality, and equipment-related issues through root cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions.
• Design, develop, implement, and integrate production equipment, electrical control systems, pneumatic systems, and related manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and analyze key manufacturing performance indicators and implement actions to achieve operational targets.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives by providing engineering expertise to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize automated manufacturing systems including PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, robots, sensors, and industrial communication networks.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through waste elimination, cycle time reduction, material savings, automation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide technical support and training to production, maintenance, and engineering personnel as required.
• Develop, modify, and debug PLC programs to support new equipment installations, process improvements, and production requirements.
• Maintain, update, and control all engineering documentation for the assigned Assembly area.
• Support new model launches, equipment installations, and process validation activities to ensure successful implementation and production readiness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Suppliers, and Corporate Engineering teams to achieve production and business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CX-Programmer

SYSWIN

Job description

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. in Findlay, OH, is seeking a Manufacturing & Operations engineer to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will design and integrate production equipment, automation, and control systems to support high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance initiatives, analyzing performance data, and supporting new model launches and equipment integration.