At MARSHALLTOWN, Senior Automation Project Engineers are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining develops optimal, cost-effective automated manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with safety and quality standards as well as product specifications.
A successful candidate would be high energy, hands-on, have a strong sense of curiosity and meet the required experience.
Specific Responsibilities Include

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing and distribution processes and product designs.
• Creates new designs to solve difficult manufacturing problems
• Designs or sources production equipment, robotic systems and automation equipment
• Prepares detailed CAD models and drawings to facilitate fabrication
• Program and test Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for use in manufacturing systems
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical and electrical malfunctions to include hardware and process issues.
• Support and continuously improve existing automated solutions
• Programs OIT with PLCs.

Qualifications Of The Position Include

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from accredited university
• 5 years of progressive automation engineering and robotics experience in a manufactured products environment
• Extensive experience in AutoCAD, Auto CAD Electrical, SolidWorks, or other Solid modeling and design software
• Experience designing machines, electrical controls/systems, machine components, machine layouts,
• Experience with protective relays programming and Allen Bradley PLC’s. Experience with FANUC robots strongly preferred
• Prior experience with manufacturing equipment in the areas of forging, stamping, casting, welding, machining, & assembly
• Strong technical zeal to include the ability to present technical information to both technical and nontechnical team members.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and trouble shooting experience.
• Strong communication skills to interface with product development, manufacturing, marketing, finance, and supplier personnel.

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, immediate vacation eligibility, just to name a few!
MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
For over 130 years, MARSHALLTOWN has made reliable, industry-leading construction tools and equipment for various industries: masonry, drywall, concrete, asphalt, tile, flooring, painting, archaeology, and more. MARSHALLTOWN aims to constantly innovate the construction tool and equipment industry, looking for new ways to help finish jobs faster, better, and with more ease. Our tools can be found in major hardware retailers in the United States and around the world.