Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining automation systems involving Fanuc robotics, Allen-Bradley PLCs, Cognex vision systems, and conveyor systems. Facilitate improvement initiatives regarding throughput, quality, and reliability across packaging, assembly, and inspection processes.

Must Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in automation within a consumer goods or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Allen Bradley PLC programming experience
• Fanuc robot programming experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement corrective actions, and monitor the performance of automation processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve automation-related downtime and inefficiencies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, scrap reduction, and cycle time optimization.
• Ensure all automation projects comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Develop, program, and maintain Fanuc robotic systems for automated handling, packaging, and palletizing of consumer goods.
• Integrate and optimize robots for part extraction, trimming, and downstream automation.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000) and HMIs to support automated production lines.
• Configure and deploy Cognex vision systems for defect detection, label verification, and orientation control.
• Design, implement, and maintain conveyor systems to ensure efficient product flow and optimal line balancing.

You should be proficient in:

• Industrial Robot Programming
• PLC Programming Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens)
• Vision System (Keyence, Cognex)
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB)