Casting Manufacturing Engineer

Jobtailor

Dearborn (MO)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead the design and deployment of automated material handling lines in a fast-paced automotive setting. You will develop 3D robotic work cell simulations, validate integration, and optimize Fanuc paths and tooling.

The role requires 6+ years in manufacturing with strong knowledge of Siemens NX, Process Simulate, HMI development, and safety standards. Expect up to 60% domestic travel for installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical or related field.
6+ years of manufacturing experience designing and launching material handling lines with automation tools.
Advanced skills in robotics cell design and simulation tools, plus data management expertise.
Strong pneumatics/hydraulic drawings and electrical schematics knowledge.
Experience with Fanuc robot simulations, virtual validation and root cause troubleshooting.
Leadership and problem-solving abilities focused on efficiency and simplification.
Safety and ergonomic standards for automated production lines.
Experience leading technical teams during equipment design and commissioning.
3+ years in high pressure die casting environment.
Knowledge of vision systems and industrial networks.
Siemens NX 3D modeling and E-plan skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and launch automated material handling production lines.
Develop 3D simulations of robotic work cells to validate integration and kinematics.
Program and validate Fanuc tracks and end-of-arm tools, optimize cycles.
Drive virtual commissioning to shorten prototyping and accelerate readiness.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to improve safety, quality, productivity and reliability.
Create and maintain equipment specifications, tooling drawings, and maintenance docs.
Travel up to 60% domestically for installations and commissioning.

Skills

Robotics cell design

Siemens NX

Fanuc robot simulations

Manufacturing safety standards

Leadership in technical teams

Automation expertise

3D simulation development

Material handling production lines

Pneumatics and hydraulic drawings

Electrical schematics

Cycle time optimization

Root cause troubleshooting

End of arm tooling design

Virtual commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical or related field

Tools

Siemens Process Simulate

Siemens TIA Portal

Teamcenter

HMI development

Vision systems

Job description

Combine strong first principles fundamentals with hands-on automation expertise to deliver reliable automated systems that improve manufacturing performance.
Comfortable designing new automation solutions and drive through implementation, as well as troubleshooting complex robotic equipment for material handling lines.
Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment to improve safety, quality, productivity and equipment reliability.
Develop 3D simulations of robotic work cells with Siemens Process simulate to validate fixturing, tooling and equipment integration and accurate systems kinematics.
Program and validate Fanuc robot tracks and end of arm tools, including offline robot paths, reach studies, cycle time optimization and interfacing with other systems.
Use simulation data to define production line layouts, ergonomics, safety and equipment reliability.
Drive virtual commissioning efforts to reduce prototyping activities as well as accelerating equipment readiness during commissioning.
Travel up to 60% domestic to support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of casting and machining production lines, including x-ray and 3D scan cells.
Support software and HMI design following Ford standard templates.
Drive automation equipment procurement, vendor management and equipment improvements.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and automotive manufacturing specifications.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including equipment specifications, tooling drawings, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Or equivalent experience)
Experience: 6+ years of manufacturing experience, designing and launching material handling production lines, including end of arm tools, dresspacks, fixtures and robot track units.
Advanced skills in robotics cell design, Siemens NX and Process simulate, as well as Team Center for data management.
Advanced understanding of pneumatics/p&ids, hydraulic drawings and electrical schematics.
Experience in Fanuc robot simulations, virtual validation and root cause troubleshooting.
Strong leadership and problem solving skills with a focus on efficiency and simplification.
Strong background in manufacturing safety and ergonomic standards for automated production lines.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to lead technical teams during equipment design and commissioning phase, breakdown situations and communicate effectively.
3+ years of experience in high pressure die casting environment.
Knowledge of vision systems, electrical components, industrial networks.
Siemens TIA Portal and HMI development is a plus.
Siemens NX 3D modeling and E-plan skills are a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automated systems for manufacturing, with a strong focus on robotics, safety standards, and continuous improvement. Proficient in using advanced simulation tools and leading technical teams to enhance production efficiency and reliability.

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