Manufacturing Engineer III (Automation & Robotics)

Jobot; London (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Retention bonus

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer III (Automation & Robotics) in London, OH. You will lead new model launches and drive automation across production lines, mentoring junior engineers as you deliver hands-on automation projects from concept to production.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI, robot integration, vision systems, and Industry 4.0 initiatives, with a retention bonus and comprehensive benefits. This position is on-site at the London facility.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years in Manufacturing, Automation, Robotics, or Controls Engineering
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, servo, and motion control systems
• PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networking, and controls integration experience
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots (FANUC, Epson, Mitsubishi, ABB, Yaskawa, Universal Robots)
• Experience specifying, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated equipment and robotic cells

Responsibilities

• Develop assembly processes with automation and robotics integration
• Write specs for equipment, robotic cells, fixtures, jigs, and vision systems
• Review new model drawings to identify automation opportunities, estimate costs, and improve manufacturability
• Design, build, integrate, and commission machines and robotic work cells
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots and motion control systems
• Lead automation safety risk assessments and ISO compliance

Skills

Industrial robots programming

PLC programming

HMI development

Robot safety & risk assessment

CAD software

Vision systems (Cognex/Keyence)

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Robot brands (FANUC, Epson, Mitsubishi, ABB, Yaskawa, UR)

Inventor

CATIA

AutoCAD

Robot simulation software

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer III (Automation & Robotics)

$80000 - $95000 per year | London, OH | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

A leading Tier 1 automotive supplier is hiring an experienced Manufacturing Engineer at its London, Ohio facility. You’ll lead new model launches, drive continuous improvement on current production, and bring automation and robotics solutions to the floor. This is a hands-on role with real ownership of projects from concept through production, plus the chance to mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Why join us?

• $80,000 to $95,000 salary
• $10,000 retention bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

What You’ll Do

New Model Launches

• Develop assembly processes for medium‑complexity products (roughly 10 to 15 components or 5 to 8 machines), incorporating automation and robotics where practical
• Write specs for equipment, robotic cells, fixtures, jigs, and vision systems
• Review new model drawings to identify automation opportunities, estimate costs, and improve manufacturability
• Build and maintain project schedules and ensure a smooth handoff from Engineering to Manufacturing and Maintenance
• Support senior engineers on more complex launches and automation systems

Automation & Robotics

• Design, build, integrate, and commission machines, robotic work cells, and automated assembly equipment
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots, cobots, and AMRs
• Develop and modify PLC, HMI, robot, and motion control programs
• Run robot simulations, cycle time studies, and automation feasibility analyses
• Design and implement machine vision inspection and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives including IIoT, MES integration, data analytics, and digital twin applications

Continuous Improvement & Support

• Monitor and report on equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and machine efficiency initiatives
• Justify automation and robotics CAPEX through cost‑benefit and ROI analysis
• Lead automation safety risk assessments and ensure compliance with standards
• Maintain engineering documentation and procedures to support ISO certification
• Train maintenance technicians and junior engineers on automation, controls, and troubleshooting
• Partner with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Purchasing on process and automation needs

What You Bring

• 4 to 7 years in Manufacturing, Automation, Robotics, or Controls Engineering
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, servo, and motion control systems
• PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networking, and controls integration experience
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots (FANUC, Epson, Mitsubishi, ABB, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, or similar)
• Experience specifying, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated equipment and robotic cells
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and CATIA
• Familiarity with machine vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence
• Knowledge of plastic welding and automated assembly processes
• Proven project management skills, leading projects from concept through implementation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Robotic simulation, offline programming, or digital factory software experience
• Microsoft Project or similar
• Equipment installation, startup, and production launch experience
• Knowledge of machine safeguarding and automation risk assessment

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