What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC & Robotics Engineer position at NPAworldwide?
Job Description
This position can be based at any of the following company locations:
50u% travel to the other company manufacturing locations to support projects, automation initiatives, and operational improvements.
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5 years of manufacturing engineering or PLC programming experience in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
This position can be based at any of the following company locations:
- Long Valley, NJ (Headquarters) 91 Fairview Avenue
- Dyersburg, TN 3000 Burkes Place
- Idaho Falls, ID 2255 West 49th Street South
- Lamar, SC 4537 Lamar Highway
- Waterloo, NY 1291 Waterloo Geneva Road
50u% travel to the other company manufacturing locations to support projects, automation initiatives, and operational improvements.
- Design, develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC control systems and industrial automation systems.
- Write and maintain software for automation and machine control systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Develop and support PLC programs, including ongoing maintenance and system optimization.
- Program and support industrial robots to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
- Design algorithms and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate robotic hardware and software solutions.
- Develop and maintain Standard Work Instructions for production processes.
- Lead or support the selection and implementation of automation equipment to increase production output and reduce operating costs.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing operations including machine troubleshooting and fabrication processes such as cutting, punching, welding, and painting.
- Analyze production data and reports to identify opportunities to improve methods, tooling, equipment utilization, productivity, and quality.
- Work with vendors to define equipment specifications and support capital equipment purchases that enhance manufacturing capabilities.
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5 years of manufacturing engineering or PLC programming experience in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
- Hands-on experience with metal cutting, forming, and welding processes, including robotic welding.
- Experience with machine design and machine control systems, including writing control logic for PLCs and CNC controls.
- Demonstrated knowledge of equipment controls and PLC programming; automation and robotics experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (Green or Black Belt training is a plus).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Play a key role in driving automation and modernizing manufacturing operations.
- Opportunity to work on robotics, PLC systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Direct impact on process improvement, cost reduction, and production efficiency.
- A hands-on engineering role with strong visibility and influence within manufacturing operations.