Automation Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join our fast‑paced manufacturing team in Rochester. You will design, develop and maintain automated production systems while driving continuous‑improvement projects that boost productivity, quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Design and improve automated manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Program PLCs, HMIs and robotics (Mitsubishi, Siemens, ABB, Fanuc).
• Install, commission and troubleshoot servo drives, safety control systems and electrical control panels.
• Support capital investment projects, equipment design and tooling.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Analyse production data, support Value Stream Mapping and Time & Motion studies.
• Provide training and support to production, maintenance and junior engineering staff.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Andon systems and production data capture.

Required skills

• PLC programming (Mitsubishi, Siemens).
• HMI programming.
• Robotics programming (ABB, Fanuc).
• Servo drive installation and commissioning.
• Safety control systems and Safety CPUs.
• Electrical control system fault‑finding.
• AutoCAD Inventor or AutoCAD Electrical (desirable).
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Time & Motion Study techniques (desirable).