On-site Automation Engineer: Precision Manufacturing

Jobot; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Disability & life insurance

Professional development

Hands-on engineering

Collaborative environment

Diverse applications in medical, aero,

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Automation Engineer in Colorado Springs to design, develop, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing and inspection equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, cooperation with plant personnel and vendors, and improving precision manufacturing processes for medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial applications.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or 7+ years of equivalent experience, with expertise in CAD tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; or at least 7 years of similar experience.
• Experience designing, developing, troubleshooting, or improving automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with laser cutting and welding processes.
• Experience with small precision-machined components and tolerances.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong mechanical and electrical systems understanding, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and automation components.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods, machine elements, fasteners, bearings, gear and belt drives.
• Experience with DFMA principles and creating engineering drawings, schematics and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, 3D models, schematics and equipment documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to optimize processes.
• Apply design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

DFMA concepts

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

7+ years related experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD modeling

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Automation Engineer in Colorado Springs to design, develop, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing and inspection equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, cooperation with plant personnel and vendors, and improving precision manufacturing processes for medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial applications.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or 7+ years of equivalent experience, with expertise in CAD tools