Automation Engineer
Summary
Designs, develops, and implements automation for manufacturing, including Fanuc robotics programming, technician training, project management, CAD fixture and tooling design, and travel up to 20%. Requires robotics/programming knowledge, 3-D CAD/CAM skills, and ability to lift 40 lbs.
Highlights
- Experience
- 2-4 years plastics processing/manufacturing experience preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
- Hours Per Week
- 40 hours per week, additional hours as needed
- Travel Required
- Up to 20%
- Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 40 lbs occasionally
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Description
Join Flambeau's Engineering Team!
We're looking for an innovative and motivated Automation Engineer to help drive automation solutions across our organization. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement advanced automation that supports and enhances our manufacturing processes. If you're passionate about robotics, automation technology, and continuous improvement, we'd love to meet you.
Why Flambeau?
You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement-plus enjoy opportunities for professional growth.
What You'll Do:
• Program Fanuc robotics (manual and offline programming)
• Train technicians on robotics fundamentals
• Manage projects-develop timelines, create flow charts, and coordinate team communication
• Research and develop new technologies to improve production
• Create CAD generated detailed fixture and end of arm tooling design models as required
• Create dimensional part drawings as needed
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and external partners
• Support costing for new automation equipment
• Travel to customer/vendor locations and other Flambeau facilities (up to 20%)
• Stay current on new tooling, machinery, materials, and processing innovations
• Perform other duties as assigned
#FLAMBEAULOW
Requirements
What You Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of robotics and programming (Fanuc preferred)
• 2-4 years of plastics processing/manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability
• Experience with fixture design/build
• Strong 3-D CAD/CAM skills (SDRC)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, and Ladder Logic
• Willingness to learn and grow through ongoing training
Physical & Work Environment:
• Primarily office-based with occasional production floor work
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally
• Standard 40-hour workweek with additional hours as needed
Join Flambeau's Engineering Team!
We're looking for an innovative and motivated Automation Engineer to help drive automation solutions across our organization. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement advanced automation that supports and enhances our manufacturing processes. If you're passionate about robotics, automation technology, and continuous improvement, we'd love to meet you.
Why Flambeau?
You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement-plus enjoy opportunities for professional growth.
What You'll Do:
• Program Fanuc robotics (manual and offline programming)
• Train technicians on robotics fundamentals
• Manage projects-develop timelines, create flow charts, and coordinate team communication
• Research and develop new technologies to improve production
• Create CAD generated detailed fixture and end of arm tooling design models as required
• Create dimensional part drawings as needed
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and external partners
• Support costing for new automation equipment
• Travel to customer/vendor locations and other Flambeau facilities (up to 20%)
• Stay current on new tooling, machinery, materials, and processing innovations
• Perform other duties as assigned
#FLAMBEAULOW
Requirements
What You Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of robotics and programming (Fanuc preferred)
• 2-4 years of plastics processing/manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability
• Experience with fixture design/build
• Strong 3-D CAD/CAM skills (SDRC)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, and Ladder Logic
• Willingness to learn and grow through ongoing training
Physical & Work Environment:
• Primarily office-based with occasional production floor work
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally
• Standard 40-hour workweek with additional hours as needed