Automation Project Engineer—Robotics & System Integration

Milacron

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Milacron in Batavia, OH is seeking an Automation Project Engineer to support the design, documentation, and execution of integrated automation projects. You will work closely with customers, production engineering, manufacturing teams, and automation equipment suppliers to deliver robust automation solutions.

You will develop layouts, create CAD drawings, write specs, coordinate procurement and installation, and lead FATs and acceptance activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with capital equipment or capital projects.
Ability to create CAD layouts, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
Strong project coordination and technical problem-solving skills.
Experience integrating robotics and automation systems preferred.
Experience sizing robots, evaluating cycle times and capacity requirements, selecting automation equipment, and designing safety guarding preferred.
Capital equipment industry experience preferred.
Experience in plastics processing, machine building, automation integration, or manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience with Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Sepro, B&R, Beckhoff, or similar automation platforms preferred.
Willingness to travel approximately 35%.

Responsibilities

Create automation system layouts, equipment designs, and EOAT concepts.
Develop and maintain project scopes of work, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
Produce technical drawings and project deliverables using CAD tools.
Support customer proposals, technical reviews, and solution development activities.
Size and specify robotic systems and automation equipment; identify supplier partners.
Design automation cell layouts, safety guarding, and EOAT solutions.
Coordinate project execution activities: design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and runoff.
Support FATs and customer acceptance events.
Collaborate with Production Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
Maintain project schedules, milestones, and documentation throughout the lifecycle.