Manufacturing Engineer (Automation)

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• Primary Function:\
• Responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement
  
  

of automated manufacturing systems, with a focus on robotic welding and

fabrication processes. Ensures quality standards are met while improving

production efficiency, repeatability, and scalability through

automation.

This role involves collaborating with design, production, quality

assurance, and welding engineering teams to develop and deploy automated

solutions that meet industry standards and project specifications,

particularly in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Develop/identify project manufacturing approaches by reviewing
  
  

project proposals and plans, with a focus on automation feasibility,

system integration, and ROI.

• Participate in project planning during the estimating and proposal
  
  

phase, including automation concept development, cycle time

estimation, and capital equipment justification.

• Interpret customer specifications to define requirements for
  
  

automated manufacturing systems, including welding processes,

tolerances, and quality expectations.

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify
  
  

opportunities for automation, robotic integration, and process

standardization, and implement improved solutions.

• Apply working knowledge of component design and assembly to support
  
  

design for automation (DFA), including fixturing strategy, datum

structure, and tolerance stack-up.

• Create processes and procedures to help the company meet budgetary
  
  

and performance goals through automation, labor reduction, and

throughput improvements.

• Conduct and coordinate design for manufacturability and automation
  
  

(DFMA) reviews.

• Research, develop, and implement automated welding systems,
  
  

including robotic programming, motion control, and integration of

welding power sources and peripherals.

• Develop or modify current welding methods, techniques, and
  
  

procedures for automated and robotic applications, including

optimization of weld parameters for repeatability and reduced

variability.

• Integrate and troubleshoot robotic systems, PLCs, sensors (seam
  
  

tracking, touch sensing), and other automation components within

manufacturing processes.

• Prepare technical reports because of research, development, and
  
  

automation system performance evaluations, including cycle time,

uptime, and quality metrics.

• Evaluate new developments in automation, robotics, and welding
  
  

technologies for potential application to current manufacturing

challenges.

• Perform experimental welding and system trials to evaluate new
  
  

automated equipment, robotic programs, techniques, and materials.

• Lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts on automated
  
  

welding systems, addressing mechanical, electrical, and programming

issues.

• Direct and coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections
  
  

to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards,

including validation of automated system performance and weld

quality.

• Basic familiarity with operating 3D printers, including
  
  

understanding of slicing workflows and print setup.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an

emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the

community, and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural

value, and it must be promoted and always enforced.

• Minimum Qualifications/Experience:**\
  
  

Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,

Mechatronics, or a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in

Manufacturing or Automation engineering or a related role within a

ma ufacturing or construction environment.

• Knowledge of both composite and metal 3d Printing is highly
  
  

preferred.

• Experience supporting or maintaining additive manufacturing
  
  

equipment.

• Proficiency in welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, SMAW), and
  
  

non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

• Experience with CAD software, and other relevant engineering tools.
  
  

(SolidWorks, Fusion)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
  
  

troubleshoot and resolve welding issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability
  
  

to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of
  
  

work.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, with strong
  
  

organizational and project management skills.

• Other Qualifications:\
• The physical demands and work environment described here are
  
  

representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to

Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Regular,

predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this

position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Premier Technology is a federal contractor, and as such, this position

will work on government contracts and requires