Sr. Machine Design and Automation Engineer

Freudenberg Group; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a senior Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement automated systems for assembly and inspection. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, support existing tooling, and ensure safety and ergonomic standards across all designs.

The role requires a strong background in robotics, vision systems, PLC/HMI programming, and IoT connectivity, with a 3D modeling tool like SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in robotics, vision systems, and automation.
• Proficient with 3-D modeling software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficient with PLC/HMI programming and setup.
• Knowledge of IoT and machine connectivity methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement flexible automated systems for use in assembly processes.
• Design automated inspection and assembly stations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Support existing automation and tooling; identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to equipment documents.
• Review product development requirements for processing compatibility, costs and schedules.
• Ensure machine requirements are specified, documented and controlled.
• Prioritize safety and ergonomics in designs.
• Assist in equipment specifications, IQ protocols, and validation activities.
• Interface with machine shop to ensure design intent and propose fabrication methods.

Skills

Robotics & automation experience

PLC/HMI programming

IoT & machine connectivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement flexible automated systems for use assembly processes.

• Design automated inspection and assembly stations.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to determine automation opportunities and solutions for project needs.

• Support existing automation and tooling as well as identifying improvement opportunities.

• Recommend and implement improvements, modifications or additions to document work.

• Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.

• Ensure Machine requirements are specified, documented and all critical process controls are managed.

• Prioritize safety and ergonomics in designs.

• Will assist in writing and execution of equipment specifications and Installation Qualification protocols as well as supporting all validation activities.

• Interface with Machine shop to ensure design intent is met and propose new fabrication methods for unmet needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in robotic, Vision systems, and automation.

• Proficient with using 3-D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).

• Proficient with PLC/HMI programing and setup.

• Knowledge of IOT and machine connectivity methods.

Preferred:

• Experience with PLC and HMI setup including Allen Bradley, Omron and other processors.

• Proficient with using Electrical drawing software.

• Arc flash and LOTO training

• Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.

• MES and Machine data integration experience.

• CMSE

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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