Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer

Moog Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support cost‑effective automated manufacturing cells and systems, including robotics, industrial controls, machine tending, material handling, automation networking, machine vision, and automated assembly for our manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will collaborate across engineering and operations teams, with an onsite schedule in East Aurora, NY, and will travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience including projects in industrial automation and control systems.
• Hands‑on industrial controls and integration experience required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and cope with change in a fast‑paced, dynamic organization.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within deadlines.
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development as it relates to control systems
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex automated system tests.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and recommend cost‑effective manufacturing automation systems to improve cost savings or throughput.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency, utilization, and output.
• Assist with specification and purchase of automation capital equipment, balancing technology and ROI.
• Interact with employees from other departments and external automation integrators for project execution.
• Support ongoing manufacturing improvements involving automation components to optimize productivity.
• Provide support and development to existing automation projects in Moog facilities.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automation‑related software and hardware issues.
• Travel may be required as systems are being researched, developed, and installed.
• Minimize production impact while implementing new automation processes.
• Work in a cross‑functional matrix organization with teams and sites.

Skills

Industrial controls

Systems integration

Automation programming

Robotics

Effective communication

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ignition

Fanuc

Rockwell Automation

CAD

SCADA

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer

Reporting To

Engineer, Chief Project

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Defense Sector has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer reporting to the Technical Director, Missile Systems.

The Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer scopes, designs, develops, implements and supports cost effective automated manufacturing cells and systems. These systems could include robotics, industrial controls, machine tending, material handling, automation networking, machine vision, and automated assembly to support our manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will collaborate and work projects across other engineering and operations teams. The position will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

As a Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer, you will:

• Identify, develop, and recommend appropriate cost‑effective manufacturing automation systems that will provide cost savings and/or increased throughput to existing and future‑state factory systems.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency, utilization, and output on existing and future manufacturing processes.
• Assist with specification and purchase of automation capital equipment, ensuring a balance between optimizing technological capabilities and return on investment.
• Interact and interface with employees from other departments and external automation integrators for project execution.
• Support continued manufacturing improvement activities involving automation components such as industrial controls, machine vision systems, robotics, etc. resulting in productivity optimization via throughput increase and process variation reduction.
• Provide support and continued development to existing automation projects already in service within Moog facilities.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automation‑related software and hardware issues.
• Travel may be required as systems are being researched, developed, and installed.
• Comprehend and minimize impact to continued production whilst implementing any new manufacturing automation processes.
• Work effectively in a cross‑functional matrix organization with other teams and sites.

To be considered for the Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience including projects in industrial automation and control systems preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on industrial controls and integration experience required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and cope with change in a fast‑paced, dynamic organization.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within deadlines.
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development as it relates to control systems
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex automated system tests.

It’d be great if you also had:

• Lean manufacturing, robotics programming, and CNC machine interface/tending
• PLC programming, control systems software, and SCADA or enterprise system integration
• CAD software proficiency and experience with platforms such as Ignition, Fanuc, or Rockwell Automation

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team‑building activities.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00–$130,000.00 Annually

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.