Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Advanced Processes

Socket.dev

Watertown (CT)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Cadence is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve advanced manufacturing equipment and processes on the shop floor. You will troubleshoot equipment, optimize processes, and leverage automation to enhance quality, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include programming vacuum furnaces, CNC milling/trimming, robotics, vision systems, laser etching, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
Hands-on manufacturing engineering or equipment troubleshooting experience.
Experience with automation, CNC machining, robotics, machine vision, heat treatment, or PLC-controlled equipment preferred.
Experience with Keyence, SCARA robotics, SolidWorks, or IPSEN vacuum furnaces is a plus.
Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and hands-on manufacturing environment capability.

Responsibilities

Support and optimize vacuum heat treatment, including programming IPSEN vacuum furnaces and developing heat treat cycles.
Troubleshoot CNC milling and trimming processes, including tooling, workholding, alignment, and process performance.
Program and troubleshoot SCARA robots, bowl feeders, automated equipment, and pneumatic controls.
Configure, tune, and troubleshoot Keyence vision and camera inspection systems.
Support automated laser etching, electropolishing, passivation, cleaning, coating, inspection, and finishing processes.
Perform and coordinate preventive and reactive equipment maintenance and technical troubleshooting.
Analyze product quality feedback to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements.
Create SolidWorks models and 2D drawings to support equipment, tooling, and process improvements.
Partner with Operations, Quality, contractors, and equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing performance.