Equipment Automation Engineer – Uptime & Optimization

Tom Trese Networking LLC; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in the Binghamton, NY area seeks an Equipment Engineer to join a manufacturer focused on reliability and optimization of automated and legacy equipment. You will troubleshoot, commission, and optimize equipment uptime and ensure production performance.

You will work with PLC/HMI systems, machine vision, robotics, and sensors, lead automation projects, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics preferred; AAS considered with strong automation experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on automation, equipment, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical/electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of PLC/HMI; advanced PLC programming not required.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment including machine vision, robotics, motion systems, pneumatics, sensors, tooling/fixtures, welding, fastening, or automated inspection.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, commission, and optimize new automated equipment and existing legacy machinery to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and process-related issues involving PLC/HMI, machine vision, robotics, and sensors.
• Lead equipment and automation projects including vendor coordination, installation, validation, and production ramp-up.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and technicians while collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and outside vendors.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers for programming changes or technical support as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Root-cause analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

AAS with electro-mechanical/automation experience

Tools

PLC/HMI programming

Machine vision

Robotics

Motion systems

Pneumatics

Sensors

Fixtures/Tooling

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC in the Binghamton, NY area seeks an Equipment Engineer to join a manufacturer focused on reliability and optimization of automated and legacy equipment. You will troubleshoot, commission, and optimize equipment uptime and ensure production performance.

You will work with PLC/HMI systems, machine vision, robotics, and sensors, lead automation projects, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.