Automation Engineer

iNRCORE Group is hiring an Automation Engineer to identify, develop, and implement automation solutions that improve manufacturing productivity, quality, safety, and capacity. The role leads automation projects from opportunity assessment through production launch and also supports process engineering, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to automate manual, repetitive, labor-intensive, bottleneck, or error-prone manufacturing processes

Develop automation strategies and roadmaps that align with business objectives and operational growth plans

Design, specify, source, implement, and validate automation equipment and systems

Lead automation projects from concept development through implementation, production launch, and sustainment

Integrate robotic systems, machine vision technologies, automated assembly equipment, test systems, and material handling solutions into manufacturing operations

Develop project justifications, capital expenditure requests, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI calculations

Create equipment specifications and coordinate activities with suppliers, machine builders, automation integrators, and contractors

Support PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, motion control systems, machine vision systems, and industrial communication networks

Troubleshoot and optimize automated manufacturing equipment to maximize performance and reliability

Analyze production data and operational metrics to identify automation opportunities and quantify project results

Create and maintain engineering drawings, process documentation, equipment specifications, work instructions, and validation records

Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions related to manufacturing and equipment performance

Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and capacity

Assist with process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Develop operating procedures, maintenance documentation, troubleshooting guides, and training materials

Train operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors on automation systems and newly implemented technologies

Provide technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment throughout the facility

Other duties as assigned

Preferred

Experience working within ERP, MES, manufacturing analytics, or production reporting systems is preferred

Experience within electronics, electronic components, aerospace, defense, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred

ERP Systems

MES

Manufacturing Analytics

Production Reporting Systems

Electronics Manufacturing

Electronic Components

Aerospace

Medical Device Manufacturing

Highly Regulated Manufacturing

Benefits

For full-time employees: qualifying annual bonuses.

For full-time employees: Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits.

For full-time employees: Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.

For full-time employees: Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance and elective buy-up coverage.

For full-time employees: Company-paid Short-Term Disability and elective Long-Term Disability.

For full-time employees: Elective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage Benefits.

For full-time employees: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with qualifying Company match.

For full-time employees: Company-paid mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

For full-time employees: Paid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO).

For full-time employees: Employee Discount Program (LifeMart via ADP).

For full-time employees: Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certification programs.

Company

Custom magnetics and electronic assemblies for critical industries.

Hornell, New York, USA

http://www.dycoelectronics.com/

Founded in 1948

51-200 employees

Qualifications

Candidates must be able to meet U.S. Person requirements under applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related engineering roles

Experience implementing automation solutions within a manufacturing environment

Experience leading projects from concept through implementation, including vendor management, installation, startup, validation, and budget oversight

Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, sensors, servo systems, motion control, drives, and industrial communication protocols

Experience with robotics, machine vision systems, automated inspection systems, and automated material handling equipment

Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, process flow diagrams, and technical documentation

Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar platforms

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, and root cause analysis techniques

Ability to develop business cases, capital expenditure requests, and financial justifications for automation investments

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional projects

Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation, automation, standardization, and measurable business results

Experience working within ERP, MES, manufacturing analytics, or production reporting systems is preferred

Experience within electronics, electronic components, aerospace, defense, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related engineering roles.

Required skills

Manufacturing Automation, PLC Programming, HMI Systems, Industrial Controls, Sensors, Servo Systems, Motion Control, Industrial Drives, Industrial Communication Protocols, Robotics, Machine Vision, Automated Inspection Systems, Automated Material Handling, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Electronics Manufacturing

Experience

3+ years