Automation/Robotic Engineer

Colonial Group; Windsor (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodak Moments Colorado (KMC) is seeking an Automation / Robotics Engineer with 3+ years of experience to drive automation initiatives for finishing and packaging manufacturing operations. The role partners with engineers, operators, mechanics, technicians, and vendors to design, program, install, and support automated systems.

The position emphasizes integration of robots, PLCs, sensors, and vision systems, day-to-day manufacturing support, and creating comprehensive documentation and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics engineering (or related field)
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with process automation and control systems

Responsibilities

• Design, program, debug, test, install, and support automated manufacturing systems and equipment to drive continuous improvement.
• Integrate robots, PLCs, pneumatics, sensors, actuators, and vision systems for packaging and handling processes.
• Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing operations.
• Create documentation and deliver technical training on equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Integrate purchased and custom-designed equipment solutions.
• Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects.
• Provide electrical, mechanical, software, and control systems expertise.
• Support product commercialization teams.

Skills

Process automation

Robotics integration

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Allen Bradley PLCs

Rockwell HMIs

Epson robots

Solidworks Electrical

Job description

Position Summary:

Kodak Moments Colorado (KMC) is seeking an Automation / Robotics Engineer with 3+ years of experience. This position will support automation initiatives for finishing and packaging manufacturing operations at KMC to maximize the manufacturing facility's capacity and reduce cost. The engineer will partner with engineers, operators, mechanics, technicians, and external vendors to:

• Design, program, debug, test, install, and support automated manufacturing systems and equipment to drive continuous improvement.
• Integrate robots, PLCs, pneumatics, sensors, actuators, and vision systems for packaging and handling processes.
• Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing operations.
• Create documentation and deliver technical training on equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Integrate purchased and custom-designed equipment solutions.
• Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects.
• Provide electrical, mechanical, software, and control systems expertise.
• Support product commercialization teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics engineering (or related field)
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with process automation and control systems.
• Ability to create electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Experience with Solidworks Electrical (or similar software).
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLCs and HMIs.
• Proficient with ladder logic for Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs (RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, etc.).
• Experience with industrial robot programming and integration – preferably Epson.
• Strong troubleshooting skills solving electrical, mechanical, and software problems.
• Quick to adapt and work effectively in a team.
• Strong communication skills to effectively present ideas to peers and management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Beneficial Additional Skills:

• Manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with RFID applications.
• Process development experience and familiarity with performance metrics like OEE (or similar).
• 3D printing / prototyping skills.
• Experience with Solidworks (or similar software).
• Experience sourcing equipment for new and existing manufacturing processes, including writing requirement documentation.
• Experience creating technical reports, SOPs, FMEAs and validation plans.
• Familiarity with communication/data systems like GLS, SQL databases, and OPC.

Compensation: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 Based on Experience