Automation Engineer I

Nordson Corporation

Norwich, Connecticut

Apply

JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Debugging Skills, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electromechanical Systems, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ergonomics, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Input/Output, Machine Tool, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Requirements, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Motion Control, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Reliability Engineering, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, SolidWorks, Strategic Planning, System Start-Up, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support

LOCATION

Norwich, Connecticut

POSTED

1 day ago

Automation Engineer I * Automation System Design & Repair * Influence the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and assembly processes. * Serve as the technical support for automation systems from concept through sustained production. * Ensure automation solutions are robust, scalable, safe, and aligned with manufacturing requirements. * Assist with the complex technical issues impacting equipment performance and uptime. * Mechanical Engineering & Machine Design * Design and modify mechanical systems including mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, and machine assemblies using SolidWorks. * Improve machine reliability, ergonomics, throughput, and serviceability through thoughtful mechanical design. * Redesign or modify components and systems to address chronic reliability, quality, or safety issues. * Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) initiatives. * Electrical & Controls Engineering * Assist with the troubleshooting of electrical control systems including control panels, wiring schematics, sensors, actuators, motion devices, and safety components. * Develop, program, and debug PLC-based control systems (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Omron), including I/O, sequencing, motion control, and safety logic. * Configure and support HMI systems, ensuring intuitive operator interfaces, alarms, diagnostics, and system visibility. * Ensure electrical designs and implementations comply with applicable UL, CE, and internal standards. * Robotics, Vision, and Advanced Automation * Program, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots (e.g., ABB, Fanuc), including motion optimization and end‑of‑arm tooling. * Implement and maintain machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) for inspection, alignment, and process verification. * Assist with the Integrate of robotics, vision, motion, and PLC systems into cohesive, reliable automation solutions. * Troubleshooting, Reliability & Production Support * Diagnose and resolve complex electromechanical system issues on live production equipment. * Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for chronic downtime or performance losses. * Establish preventive maintenance strategies, spare parts lists, and reliability improvements to maximize uptime. * Provide hands-on support during equipment startups, ramp-ups, and sustained production.

About the Company

Nordson Corporation

Resume Resources

Free Resume Templates Free Resume Builder