Principal Automation Engineer

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference—apply today! Senior Production Engineer Position Profile The Production Engineer will play a key role in advancing innovative manufacturing methods within an aerospace production environment. This individual will help shape the strategic vision for integrating advanced equipment, intelligent systems, and robotics to enhance efficiency, consistency, and production capability across the facility. The ideal candidate brings both hands‑on technical expertise and the ability to understand how emerging technologies can improve large-scale manufacturing operations. Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of related experience in a production/operations environment Experience working with robotics, intelligent machinery, or advanced manufacturing technologies. Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and quality principles. Proven ability to lead technical projects from concept through implementation. Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate complex ideas to multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency with CAD tools, industrial controls, and data analysis software is preferred. Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi‑faced interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc. Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities Evaluate production processes to identify opportunities for improved workflow, precision, and throughput. Develop and implement solutions involving robotics, smart machinery, and digital manufacturing tools. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance—to support adoption of new manufacturing approaches. Lead feasibility studies, concept development, and high‑level planning for equipment integration within existing or new production lines. Create and maintain documentation including process specifications, system diagrams, and equipment requirements. Support commissioning, validation, and continuous improvement efforts for production equipment. Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for enhancement. Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and operators as new systems are introduced. Ensure solutions align with safety standards, aerospace manufacturing requirements, and long‑term strategic goals. Additional Duties / Responsibilities Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required). Facilitate training, as needed, to maintain a cross‑trained workforce and to support operational goals and objectives Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned Ensure that work area(s) are clean, secure, and well maintained Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required). Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc. This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are 8 hours, Monday through Friday. Weekend work is required, as job duties demand. Some travel may be required for this position (5-20%) Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Vision and color vision must pass job‑required vision screening The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, or crouch, and move about the facility. The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. This position is at our Parsippany, NJ location. Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000/year Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts. At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance‑driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed. Your level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture. If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work‑life balance, please visit our website at to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all of our openings at #J-18808-Ljbffr Marotta Controls, Inc.