Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation System Development, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Electricity, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Requirements, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Standards Development, Startup, Technical Drawing
Direct Hire | Onsite (in Latrobe, PA)
Oxford Solutions is working with a manufacturing client seeking an Automation Engineer with strong injection molding experience. This position will support the design, installation, qualification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and development of new automation systems
- Coordinate equipment installation, testing, and qualification activities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing automation equipment
- Support production start-ups involving automated machinery
- Identify equipment issues and implement corrective actions
- Develop and maintain standard work procedures
- Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams
- Ensure automation projects follow manufacturing safety requirements
- Review technical drawings and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, automation, manufacturing, or a related field preferred
- Candidates with more than five years of injection molding processing experience may be considered in place of a degree
- 3-5 years of injection molding experience required
- Experience supporting automation equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment issues
- Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and standard work methods
- Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Automation Engineer - Injection Molding - 26-00558