CNC Automation Engineer II: Programming & Process Optimization

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support CNC programming, automation equipment, and NPI for multi-plant operations. You will design custom tooling, write PLC/HMI/robot programs, work with vendors, and drive efficiency improvements across production lines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, 4-7 years industrial experience, and strong knowledge of CNC programming, CAM software, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• 4-7 years industrial experience
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, robotic, and CNC programming
• Experience with CNC machining centers, lathes, tooling systems, and machining best practices
• Ability to create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using G-code and CAM software
• Experience troubleshooting machining processes, tool wear issues, dimensional concerns, and cycle-time improvements
• Familiarity with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, or similar platforms preferred
• Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Beijer, and Motoman preferred
• Panasonic and ABB desirable
• Understanding of Machine tool operations
• Machine tool building principles and practices, including OSHA & safety
• Proficient in SolidWorks, DraftSight, and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for plant production by responding to line disruptions and issues in a multi-plant operation
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflows, space requirements and equipment layouts
• Design and build custom equipment, tooling, and fixtures requiring automation through PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and safety systems
• Provide PLC, HMI, and robotic programming support for all plants
• Work with vendors on specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, tooling, or parts
• Confer with other manufacturing engineers and product engineering concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
• Manage all projects through planning, development, and implementation
• Collaborate with other manufacturing engineers to ensure manufacturing consistency across the corporation
• Conduct production time studies as needed
• Work and communicate in a team environment
• Other duties may be assigned as required by the company
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs for manufacturing equipment to improve quality, efficiency, and repeatability
• Support CNC machining operations through program development, tooling selection, setup improvements, and process standardization
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to identify and implement CNC process improvements that reduce downtime and increase productivity
• Create and maintain CNC programming documentation, setup sheets, and work instructions to support manufacturing operations

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics programming

CNC programming

G-code CAM software

Manufacturing engineering

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

MS Office

Job description

Stoughton Trailers, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support CNC programming, automation equipment, and NPI for multi-plant operations. You will design custom tooling, write PLC/HMI/robot programs, work with vendors, and drive efficiency improvements across production lines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, 4-7 years industrial experience, and strong knowledge of CNC programming, CAM software, and CAD tools.