Production Engineer

Actalent; South Charleston (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Overtime opportunities

Attendance incentive

Job summary

Actalent in South Charleston, OH is seeking a Production Engineering Technician to drive process improvements, support automation and robotics, troubleshoot equipment, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers exposure to advanced CNC programming and modern manufacturing technologies for long-term growth in engineering leadership.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize cycle times, ensure weld quality in robotic welding operations,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Electrical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• Experience with robotics programming, teaching, and troubleshooting, or controls and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and performing dimensional inspection with calipers/micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime and support day-to-day operations.
• Optimize production processes to improve cycle times and throughput.
• Support automation systems, including robotics and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Assist programming, teaching, and troubleshooting of industrial robots used in welding and automated processes.
• Evaluate weld quality and implement corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis on production issues and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Robotics programming

Robotics welding

PLC troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Dimensional inspection

Excel

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional communication

Automation

Industrial robots

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Technical Certificate

Tools

Mitsubishi PLCs

Industrial robots

Job description

The Production Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations by driving process improvements, supporting automation and robotics, troubleshooting equipment, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. This role works closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize cycle times, enhance product quality, support robotic welding operations, and implement effective countermeasures for production issues. The position offers long-term growth opportunities within engineering and manufacturing leadership, as well as exposure to advanced CNC programming and modern manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting equipment issues and minimizing production downtime.
• Optimize production processes to improve cycle times, increase throughput, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Support automation systems, including robotics and PLC-controlled equipment, to ensure stable and reliable operation.
• Assist with programming, teaching, and troubleshooting industrial robots used in welding and other automated processes.
• Support and improve robotic welding processes, ensuring consistent weld quality and adherence to specifications.
• Evaluate weld quality using appropriate tools and techniques, identify quality concerns, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis on production issues and implement process improvements and countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to support process setup, troubleshooting, and product verification.
• Use measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers to verify part dimensions and confirm compliance with specifications.
• Document process changes, improvements, and troubleshooting steps to support standardization and knowledge sharing.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other computer applications to analyze data, track metrics, and report on performance and improvements.
• Participate in manufacturing technology initiatives, including automation, controls, robotics, and process optimization projects.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.
• Support off-shift or extended hours production needs when required to resolve equipment or process issues.

Essential Skills

• Experience with robotics programming, teaching, and troubleshooting, or experience with controls and PLC troubleshooting.
• Understanding of robotic welding processes and their application in manufacturing.
• Ability to evaluate weld quality and identify quality concerns using appropriate methods and tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience using measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers for dimensional inspection.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in a production setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other common computer applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Mitsubishi PLCs or other PLC platforms.
• 13 years of experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Technical Certificate in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Electrical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial robots in a production environment.
• Welding or robotic welding experience, highly preferred.
• Experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, automation, controls, or robotics.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is beneficial but not required.
• Interest in developing advanced CNC programming skills.
• Desire to grow into engineering and manufacturing leadership roles over time.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment focused on process improvement and operational excellence.

Work Environment

This role operates in a combination of manufacturing floor and office settings, providing exposure to both hands-on production activities and technical engineering work. The position involves frequent interaction with production associates, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement. Standard hours are typically 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime required at times based on production needs and equipment issues. The technician may occasionally stay late or support production during off-shift situations to resolve urgent problems. The work environment offers regular involvement with automation, robotics, welding processes, and process improvement projects in a stable manufacturing facility with opportunities for internal advancement. The role follows typical manufacturing safety practices and may require appropriate personal protective equipment while working on the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of South Charleston, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

• 401(k) company match up to 4%.
• Tuition reimbursement available after two years of employment.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Hourly position with significant overtime opportunities available.
• $0.66/hour attendance incentive pay.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Charleston,OH.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.