The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems within a production environment. This role focuses on enhancing productivity, reducing manual labor, and improving process consistency through automation technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation, controls, and process engineering, with a passion for driving innovation in manufacturing operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify opportunities for automation across printing and finishing operations, including material handling, inspection, and packaging.
Design and implement automated systems and equipment, including robotics, PLCs, sensors, and motion control systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions into existing workflows and equipment.
Develop and maintain documentation for automated processes, including schematics, programming logic, and standard operating procedures.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, and labor efficiency.
Troubleshoot and optimize automated systems to ensure reliability and performance.
Support capital projects involving automation equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
Conduct time studies and data analysis to evaluate the impact of automation on production metrics.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all automation initiatives.
Train production and maintenance teams on new automated systems and technologies.
This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and is subject to expansion to encompass additional duties and responsibilities as determined by management as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on automation in a printing or industrial environment.
Proficiency in automation technologies including PLC programming, robotics, HMI development, and industrial networking.
Strong understanding of printing processes and equipment (e.g., flexographic, offset, digital).
Experience with CAD software for equipment layout and design (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with automated inspection systems (e.g., vision systems, barcode scanners).
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., IoT, predictive maintenance, smart sensors).
Certification in automation or controls engineering.
Experience with MES or SCADA systems.
BENEFITS At Artemax, we offer free lunch every day for all employees, along with a competitive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with competitive matching program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life insurance
Personal Time off
Paid holidays and more!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Berlin, WI
Skills
AutoCADunmatched
Automationunmatched
Bar Code Scannersunmatched
Bar Code Softwareunmatched
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Environmental Complianceunmatched
Equipment Selectionunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Internet of Thingsunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)unmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
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Motion Controlunmatched
Printingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
SolidWorksunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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