Automation Engineer

Position Summary


The Automation Engineer is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and implementing automation opportunities across the organization to improve operational efficiency, quality, productivity, and profitability. This role will evaluate business and manufacturing processes throughout the company and develop strategies to reduce manual work, eliminate waste, improve data accuracy, and increase throughput. The Automation Engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, HR, and Accounting to assess current-state processes, develop automation roadmaps, build business cases, and lead implementation efforts.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess manufacturing and business workflows to identify, prioritize, and maintain an automation roadmap aligned with company objectives.
• Evaluate automation opportunities based on ROI, labor savings, quality improvements, risk reduction, and implementation feasibility.
• Develop business cases, recommendations, implementation plans, timelines, budgets, and success metrics for automation projects.
• Analyze production workflows, material movement, quality inspections, maintenance activities, reporting processes, and shop floor data collection opportunities.
• Support digital manufacturing initiatives connected to production systems, and operational efficiency improvements that reduce non-value-added activities.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy approved automation solutions, including workflow automation, RPA, digital forms, reporting solutions, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with IT, manufacturing, and business stakeholders to ensure automation solutions are compatible, secure, and aligned with business needs.
• Improve data flow between ERP, CRM, HRIS, manufacturing systems, and other business applications.
• Develop reports, dashboards, AI-enabled analytics, and actionable insights to support operational decision-making.
• Lead adoption efforts for automation initiatives, including training materials, work instructions, process documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Measure and report automation project outcomes, monitor system performance, and recommend enhancements.
• Stay current on emerging automation, manufacturing technology, AI, and industry best practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline is required; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in automation, manufacturing engineering, process improvement, business systems, industrial technology, or a related field is required.
• Experience analyzing, documenting, and improving business and operational processes is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required; industrial products experience is preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience is required.
• Strong project management, organizational, self-management, and prioritization skills are required.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and structured problem-solving abilities are required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively across departments is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automation technologies such as PLCs, robotics, sensors, machine integration, vision systems, or other connected manufacturing equipment is preferred.
• Experience with workflow automation, RPA tools, digital forms, low-code/no-code automation platforms, or business process automation tools is preferred.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, manufacturing data systems, dashboards, reporting tools, or shop floor data collection systems is preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred; SAP experience is highly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Project Management certification is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical automation solutions that improve efficiency, quality, accuracy, and productivity.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead through influence, drive change adoption, and build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.

Working Environment


Office environment in manufacturing facility.


Physical Requirements

Physical Abilities Lift / Carry
Stand F 10 lbs. or less F
Walk F 11-20 lbs. O
Sit C 21-50 lbs. O
Handling / Fingering C 51-100 lbs. N
Reach Outward O Over 100 lbs. N
Reach Above Shoulder O Push / Pull
Climb N 12 lbs. or less O
Crawl N 13-25 lbs. O
Squat or Kneel N 26-40 lbs. N
Bend N 41-100 lbs. N
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)


Safety and Personal Protective Equipment


Must adhere to all safety rules in effect for the location while performing job responsibilities, including customer and supplier locations. Must meet requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in designated manufacturing areas, including safety shoes and safety glasses. When working off-site, the employee is expected to comply with site-specific safety requirements and instructions.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.


Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.


Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.


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