Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer (Onsite)

Sterling Kohler; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Staff Engineering Analyst – Manufacturing Automation to lead design and deployment of automation solutions across its global manufacturing network. You will provide technical leadership from concept through implementation, ensuring readiness for launches and sustainability for plant teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant teams, engineering leaders, and suppliers to achieve SQDC improvements and cost performance across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 6+ years experience related to mechanical design of automation.
• Proficiency with Creo (3D modeling) and Fanuc Roboguide required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of advanced automation solutions across Kohler’s manufacturing network.
• Provide technical leadership from concept through implementation.
• Ensure automation solutions are ready for launch and sustainable for plant teams.
• Develop business cases with financial justification for investments.
• Collaborate with plant operations engineering teams and suppliers for implementation.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Hydraulic knowledge

Pneumatic knowledge

Machining knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Creo (3D modeling)

Fanuc Roboguide

Microsoft 365

Copilot

Job description

Kohler Co. is seeking a Staff Engineering Analyst – Manufacturing Automation to lead design and deployment of automation solutions across its global manufacturing network. You will provide technical leadership from concept through implementation, ensuring readiness for launches and sustainability for plant teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant teams, engineering leaders, and suppliers to achieve SQDC improvements and cost performance across facilities.