Senior Manufacturing Automation Designer

Continental Industry; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the initiation, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes and automated machinery to support new and existing products. You will help plan, implement and maintain related manufacturing engineering activities to meet plant targets.

This role focuses on translating production requirements into practical mechanical concepts, designing equipment, and contributing to safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, CAD Design, or a related technical field required. Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of technical experience.
• 3-7 years of experience supporting manufacturing, automation, machine design, or industrial equipment projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software and technical drawing standards.
• Works safely and maintains a work area free of potential hazards; understands and follows company EHS policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and department operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned responsibilities accurately and consistently while meeting project timelines and expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, troubleshooting activities, and technical documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate production requirements into mechanical concepts, design layouts, and automated equipment solutions.
• Assist with design, development, modification, and implementation of manufacturing equipment following engineering standards and lean principles.
• Support industrialization activities to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, drawings, equipment specifications, feasibility assessments, and cost data for capital investments and improvements.
• Support projects from concept to implementation, including planning, testing, procurement, installation, validation, and handoff.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality and engineering to ensure manufacturability and operational readiness.
• Assist with installation, startup, validation, and production handoff of equipment in line with standards.
• Maintain records, drawings, equipment files, and project documentation for analysis and continual improvement.

Skills

CAD software

Technical drawing

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in mechanical design or related

Bachelor's degree may be considered

Job description

Continental is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the initiation, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes and automated machinery to support new and existing products. You will help plan, implement and maintain related manufacturing engineering activities to meet plant targets.

This role focuses on translating production requirements into practical mechanical concepts, designing equipment, and contributing to safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.