Automation Engineer - Injection Molding - Waterbury, CT

This Automation Engineer position leads robotics, controls, and manufacturing automation initiatives from concept through implementation. The role serves as a technical leader driving process improvements, equipment integration, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Client Details

Our client is a precision manufacturer supporting highly regulated industries through advanced production and engineering capabilities. They fosters a collaborative, innovation-driven culture and offers employees the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational success.

Description

This Automation Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading automation and capital equipment projects from concept through implementation
• Programming and troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Integrating and optimizing robotic systems across production operations
• Designing EOAT, fixtures, tooling, and automation solutions using CAD software
• Conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, and quality

Profile

A Successful Automation Engineer will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of automation, robotics, controls, or manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting expertise
• Experience integrating and programming industrial robotics
• EOAT and fixture design experience
• Knowledge of vision systems, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and motion controls
• CAD proficiency, preferably SolidWorks
• Experience leading automation or capital equipment projects

Job Offer

• Employee-owned company with long-term growth opportunities
• High visibility technical leadership role
• Exposure to advanced automation and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers
• Collaborative culture with cross-functional project ownership
• Stable manufacturing environment serving diverse industries

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