Automation & Robotics Manufacturing Engineer

The Panaro Group; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

New Berlin Plastics, a leading injection molding partner in New Berlin, WI, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive automation from design to production launch. You will develop tooling, write PLCs, and create operator interfaces while integrating robotic cells and safety systems.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will support continuous improvement, improve safety, quality, and productivity, and help deliver new programs to production floors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation or manufacturing engineering, preferably in injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in PLC programming.
• Experience with robotics, vision systems, and safety integration.
• Familiarity with Star Robots, Universal Robots, Keyence or Cognex Vision.
• Strong analytical, project management, and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D models for end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Program and optimize PLC control logic for industrial systems.
• Develop intuitive HMI interfaces for operators.
• Build and integrate robotic work cells and safety cages.
• Integrate six-axis and Cartesian robots (Star Automation, UR, Epson).
• Provide production support for automation-related issues on the floor.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and programming issues to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to new programs launching into production.
• Analyze cycle times, scrap rates, and equipment reliability for improvements.
• Implement and validate machine safety systems (light curtains, safety PLCs, e-stops).
• Lead training for technicians and operators on automation equipment.
• Maintain electrical schematics, BOMs, manuals, and SOPs.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Robotics integration

Vision systems

Safety integration

Star Robots

Universal Robots

Keyence/Cognex Vision

Product design

Fabrication

Testing

Project management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

New Berlin Plastics, a leading injection molding partner in New Berlin, WI, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive automation from design to production launch. You will develop tooling, write PLCs, and create operator interfaces while integrating robotic cells and safety systems.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will support continuous improvement, improve safety, quality, and productivity, and help deliver new programs to production floors.