Coating Line Automation Engineer: Optimize Throughput

Fuyao Glass America Inc.; Moraine, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuyao Glass America Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer (Coating Lam-Lam) in Moraine, OH. The role focuses on optimizing and maintaining automated production systems to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent product quality.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of manufacturing experience and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. You will work with engineering, maintenance and IT teams to support installation, testing and ramp-up of automation equipment while developing

Qualifications

• 3 years’ manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production system performance data to identify inefficiencies and recommend automation-based improvements.
• Optimize layout and configuration of equipment, control systems, and workflows to enhance throughput and reduce cycle time.
• Support installation, testing, and ramp-up of new automation equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues with automation hardware/software.
• Monitor and document performance of production equipment, including uptime, failure rates, and corrective actions.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive maintenance plans for automated systems.
• Conduct time studies and line balancing to improve labor utilization and equipment performance.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to support factory productivity goals.
• Ensure all systems comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Industrial Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Fuyao Glass America Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer (Coating Lam-Lam) in Moraine, OH. The role focuses on optimizing and maintaining automated production systems to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent product quality.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of manufacturing experience and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. You will work with engineering, maintenance and IT teams to support installation, testing and ramp-up of automation equipment while developing