Automation Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an Automation Application Engineer to join our team onsite in Batavia, OH. This individual will play a critical role in the programming, integration, commissioning, and support of automation systems used in injection molding and manufacturing environments.

The Automation Application Engineer will work directly with customers, equipment suppliers, and internal engineering teams to bring automation solutions from installation through startup and ensure optimal performance in the field. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in robotics, PLCs, HMIs, controls, and industrial automation who enjoys both technical problem-solving and working directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers and automation equipment suppliers to deliver fully integrated automation solutions.
• Support the integration, installation, startup, and commissioning of injection molding machines, robotics, auxiliary equipment, and automation systems.
• Program, install, optimize, and commission robotic and automated manufacturing systems.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and customer validation activities.
• Troubleshoot robotics, PLCs, controls, automation systems, and equipment issues.
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Train customers on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and automation best practices.
• Maintain documentation related to programming changes, installations, commissioning activities, and technical updates.
• Support continuous improvement efforts around automation standards, programming methods, and field service processes.
• Travel to customer sites to support new installations, system startups, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, robotics, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with robot programming.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, controls, and auxiliary equipment integration.
• Experience supporting field installations, equipment startups, commissioning, and customer-facing technical support.
• Experience with FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Sepro, B&R, Beckhoff, or similar automation platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to customer sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the plastics or injection molding industry.
• Exposure to or experience with AI technologies in industrial or manufacturing environments.