Automation Engineer

About AMREP Supplier Management Services

AMREP Supplier Management Services is a global leader in supply chain and quality management solutions. We help OEMs and manufacturers achieve manufacturing excellence - especially in complex and highly regulated industries. Our clients include some of the world’s top aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial companies.

As part of our growth in advanced manufacturing support, we are seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to help drive process automation.

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, you will support AMREP and its clients by evaluating, implementing, and optimizing automation technologies at manufacturing facilities. The product domain is advanced electronics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions involving robotics, PLCs, sensors, and machine interfaces
• Automation system validation, process qualification, and performance testing
• Review equipment specifications, automation layouts, and control strategies
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for automated process failures or quality issues
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Provide technical reports, risk assessments, and project documentation to clients and internal stakeholders

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, or industrial controls
• Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI interfaces, and control systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Knowledge of electronics manufacturing is highly regarded.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, process validation, and continuous improvement tools
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills