Hands-On Automation Engineer – Manufacturing Floor

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Stewartville (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Company events

Job summary

GEOTEK engineers and manufactures high‑performance pultruded composite products for power infrastructure. We’re seeking an Automation Engineer to own and advance automation on our production floor, handling PLCs, robotics, and mechanical systems while identifying new opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role is hands‑on, requiring on‑the‑floor problem solving, coding, and developing work instructions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of automation or robotics.
• Hands-on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLC programming; other PLC environments a plus.
• Experience programming and supporting Fanuc or similar robotic systems
• Background applying lean and six sigma in a manufacturing environment; six sigma certification a plus
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with solid math fundamentals
• Comfortable working across the floor and the office - this isn’t a desk‑only role

Responsibilities

• Own existing factory automation - software, controls, mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Identify cost‑reducing automation opportunities and lead implementation end-to-end
• Develop, test, and document operational sequences and processes for new and existing products
• Troubleshoot complex production problems, determine root cause, and drive countermeasures
• Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend process improvements
• Estimate manufacturing costs, process time, and manpower requirements for automation initiatives
• Create and modify work instructions; train production employees and supervisors on new processes
• Apply lean and six sigma principles to drive measurable improvements in the factory

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Shop floor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc robotics

Job description

GEOTEK engineers and manufactures high‑performance pultruded composite products for power infrastructure. We’re seeking an Automation Engineer to own and advance automation on our production floor, handling PLCs, robotics, and mechanical systems while identifying new opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role is hands‑on, requiring on‑the‑floor problem solving, coding, and developing work instructions.