What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Aegis Worldwide?
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.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000