Lead Automation & Robotics Manufacturing Engineer

New Berlin Plastics

New Berlin (WI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

New Berlin Plastics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the integration and optimization of industrial automation and robotics on the shop floor. You will program cobots, robot cells, vision systems, EOAT, and PLCs to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

You will support new product launches, drive continuous improvement, and partner with cross-functional teams to bring automation projects from concept to production, mentoring technicians and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field is required.
Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Robotic integration: program and integrate six-axis and Cartesian robots with platforms like Star Automation, Universal Robots, and Epson Robotics.
Build and integrate robotic work cells with EOAT, vision systems, and safety cages.
Production support: assist technicians with automation issues on the production floor.
Root-cause problem solving for electrical, mechanical, and programming issues to minimize downtime.
Product launches: contribute to new programs from concept through production.
Continuous improvement: analyze cycle times, scrap rates, and reliability data to improve safety, quality, service, and cost.
Design: develop 3D models for EOAT and fixtures using SolidWorks.
PLC programming: write and optimize industrial PLC logic.
HMI development: create intuitive operator interfaces.
Safety compliance: implement and validate machine safety systems per standards.
Training: lead technician/operator training on automation equipment.