Lead Automation Engineer: Robotics & PLCs

Axion Recruitment Limited; Oxford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Axion Recruitment Limited in Oxford, CT is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead complex projects involving robotics, PLCs, tooling and advanced manufacturing systems. You will help improve production efficiency, quality and scalability while supporting new equipment introductions.

Hands-on PLC programming, robotics integration and 3–6 axis robot experience are required. You’ll design EOAT and fixtures, support vision systems and sensors, and mentor engineers and technicians to

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of automation or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience integrating and programming industrial robots.
• Knowledge of EOAT, fixture design, vision systems and sensors.
• Understanding of low-voltage controls and three-phase power.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• SolidWorks, Cimatron or similar 3D CAD experience.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and risk assessments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead automation, robotics and tooling projects from concept through implementation.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment.
• Integrate and optimize 3-axis, 5-axis and 6-axis robotics.
• Design parts, fixtures and End-of-Arm Tooling using SolidWorks or Cimatron.
• Support vision systems, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and motion controls.
• Lead new equipment, product and automation validation.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement corrective actions; manage capital equipment specifications, justification and installation.
• Improve automation performance, downtime, cost and process capability.
• Develop automation standards and mentor engineers and technicians.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Automation engineering

Electrical schematics

Vision systems

Safety standards

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Cimatron

Jobbeschreibung

Axion Recruitment Limited in Oxford, CT is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead complex projects involving robotics, PLCs, tooling and advanced manufacturing systems. You will help improve production efficiency, quality and scalability while supporting new equipment introductions.

Hands-on PLC programming, robotics integration and 3–6 axis robot experience are required. You’ll design EOAT and fixtures, support vision systems and sensors, and mentor engineers and technicians to