Lead Aerospace Automation & Robotics Engineer

Aegis Worldwide

Laurel (MS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking an experienced Automation & Robotics Engineer to join our manufacturing engineering team in Laurel, MS. This highly visible, project-driven role will lead automation initiatives from concept through production launch.

You will program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and ABB/FANUC robots on the shop floor, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and EHS to improve safety, reliability, and throughput. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline (required).
Approximately 5+ years of automation, robotics, controls, or manufacturing engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects from concept through implementation.
Strong experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB and/or FANUC industrial robots.
Experience with HMI, SCADA, industrial networking, motion control, sensors, VFDs, and servo systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills within automated manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting capital equipment projects and manufacturing process improvements.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills.
Comfortable spending significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting production and automation systems.

Responsibilities

Lead automation and capital equipment projects from concept, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and production launch.
Design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve industrial automation systems supporting advanced manufacturing operations.
Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and industrial control systems.
Program, integrate, and troubleshoot ABB and FANUC robotic systems.
Serve as a hands-on engineering resource supporting automated production equipment and manufacturing processes.
Analyze equipment performance, downtime, and process data to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to improve safety, reliability, quality, and throughput.
Support equipment integration, process validation, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain controls documentation, electrical drawings, PLC backups, troubleshooting guides, and operating procedures.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase equipment reliability.
Manage multiple automation projects simultaneously while maintaining project timelines and priorities.