Factory Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Onsite in Indianapolis, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $125,000-$148,000/year, dependent on experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews for automated equipment development
• Lead integration efforts for new automated systems, including testing and qualification
• Own and sustain equipment performance, driving continuous improvement
• Monitor equipment health and apply data analysis to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Champion cross-functional initiatives to maintain high Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
• Evaluate processing conditions and material properties using Statistical Process Control
• Manage process conditions to meet control documentation and product specifications
• Operate and improve mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on performance and cost optimization
• Apply structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Define and implement processing conditions for new equipment and materials
• Develop programs to support ongoing manufacturing improvements
• Oversee qualification of new equipment, processes, and materials
• Train operations personnel on equipment and process standards
• Provide timely disposition of nonconforming product and support corrective action efforts
• Track and report line yield and efficiency metrics
• Investigate quality issues and support implementation of corrective actions
• Collaborate on safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Interface with customers as needed for technical support
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering
• Minimum of 4-6+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering
• Proven ownership of equipment from deployment through long-term support
• Strong ability to manage and optimize process parameters
• Experience with PLC equipment (Programmable Logic Control), and robotics tooling
• Skilled in problem definition, data collection, and root cause analysis
• Comfortable interpreting complex variables and drawing conclusions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with SPC and other statistical techniques