Robotic Automation Engineer – Manufacturing & Fanuc Focus

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Columbus is seeking an Automation Engineer with 6+ years in manufacturing to lead robotics-focused projects. The role emphasizes automation and capital projects over PLC programming, with strong preference for Fanuc robots.

You will design, deploy, and optimize automation solutions to improve throughput, safety, and quality on the plant floor, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) required.
• 6+ years engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Robotic automation experience with Fanuc preferred.
• Basic PLC/HMI knowledge, Allen-Bradley preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to plant environments and understanding of operations.
• Experience managing suppliers, vendors and capital projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, and implementation of ADS automation and control systems.
• Design, deploy, and optimize automation solutions to improve throughput, safety, and quality.
• Partner with plant teams to simplify operations and address operational challenges.

Skills

Robotic automation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Supplier, vendor, and capital project

Pneumatic systems

Manufacturing operations understanding

Basic PLC/HMI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)

Associate's degree considered with exceptional experience

Tools

Fanuc robots

Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI

ABB/Kuka/Yaskawa platforms

Job description

Insight Global in Columbus is seeking an Automation Engineer with 6+ years in manufacturing to lead robotics-focused projects. The role emphasizes automation and capital projects over PLC programming, with strong preference for Fanuc robots.

You will design, deploy, and optimize automation solutions to improve throughput, safety, and quality on the plant floor, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.