Manufacturing Automation Engineer II - Swedesboro - Dwyer Instruments

    Dwyer Instruments
    Dwyer Instruments Swedesboro

    4 days ago

    Description

    Job Type
    Full-time
    Description
    Manufacturing Automation Engineer II
    Swedesboro, NJ | Full-Time
    About the Role
    We're looking for a Manufacturing Automation Engineer II who thrives at the intersection of automation, continuous improvement, and hands-on engineering. In this role, you'll design, implement, and optimize automated and semi-automated manufacturing systems that improve throughput, reduce waste, and elevate product quality.
    If you enjoy solving complex production challenges, working cross-functionally, and seeing your automation solutions come to life on the factory floor, this is a role where your impact will be immediate and visible.
    Why Join Us

    • Make a real impact by designing automation that goes directly into production
    • Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where engineering drives results
    • Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and safety
    • Opportunity to mentor others and grow your technical leadership
    What You'll Do
    As a key technical leader within manufacturing, you will:
    • Design, specify, procure, commission, and implement automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment
    • Develop and optimize automation strategies involving PLCs, robotics, motion control, machine vision, and automated test systems
    • Lead and facilitate engineering activities such as DFA, PFMEA, A3 problem solving, DOE, RCA, and data analysis
    • Serve as the operations lead for New Product Introductions (NPI) and engineering changes (ECNs/ECRs), ensuring automation readiness
    • Partner with Lean/CI teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, cycle time, and labor cost
    • Support production through automation troubleshooting, PLC logic updates, HMI adjustments, and system upgrades
    • Create and maintain routings, work instructions, process flows, control plans, and BOMs in ERP systems
    • Apply Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kanban, SMED, line balancing) with an automation-first mindset
    • Collaborate with suppliers and system integrators to evaluate and deploy new automation technologies
    • Ensure compliance with OSHA and machine safety standards, implementing safety systems such as light curtains, e-stops, and LOTO
    • Mentor and coach engineers, supporting technical growth and best practices
    • Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, IT/OT, and Technical Sales teams
    Technologies You'll Work With
    • PLCs & Controls: Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric
    • Robotics: ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, Universal Robots, Kawasaki
    • Vision & Sensors: Cognex, Keyence, Sick, Banner, Panasonic
    • Motion Control: Kinetix, Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Parker Hannifin
    • Design & Manufacturing Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, ANSYS
    • Data & Quality: Minitab, JMP, SPC, MES, NI LabVIEW
    • ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics
    Requirements
    What You Bring
    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related), or equivalent hands-on automation experience
    • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred with significant responsibility for automation
    • Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-controlled production systems
    • Proven experience designing and supporting automated equipment (robotics, motion control, sensors, actuators, safety devices)
    • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve automation-related production issues
    • Experience supporting NPI and design changes, with DFMA/DFA focus
    • Working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, routings, BOMs, and ERP/MRP systems
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel for automation data analysis
    Preferred / Nice to Have
    • Lean or Six Sigma certification
    • Experience with automated electromechanical assembly or joining processes (welding, brazing, soldering)
    • Familiarity with CE/UL compliance, safety PLCs, and machine risk assessments
    Compensation & Transparency
    We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All U.S. job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We're happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.
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