Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer
Location: Watertown, CT
Salary: $90k - $100K Base + Bonus
We've partnered with a global automotive manufacturer currently looking to add a hands-on Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer to support production automation, machine builds, controls troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
This is a strong fit for engineers who enjoy being directly involved on the plant floor and working across controls, manufacturing engineering, robotics, and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
Support automation, controls, and manufacturing engineering projects across production equipment
Troubleshoot and debug PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, robotics, and plant-floor automation systems
Lead equipment upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support machine builds, commissioning, launch activities, and post-launch optimization
Integrate vision systems, process monitoring, and motion control technologies into production lines
Technical Environment:
Allen-Bradley PLCs / Studio 5000
Kinetix Motion Control
FactoryTalk HMIs
Robotics (FANUC / ABB / UR a plus)
Vision Systems / Cognex
Ladder Logic Programming
Manufacturing Troubleshooting
Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
Ideal Background (What they're looking for):
2+ years within manufacturing, automation, controls, or industrial engineering environments
Strong hands-on troubleshooting and controls support experience
Experience within high-volume manufacturing, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or machine automation environments
Comfortable supporting projects from concept through implementation
Additional Info:
3 weeks PTO
Strong / low-cost benefits package
No sponsorship available
If interested and looking for your next engineering role feel free to reach out and apply!
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- Dice Id: 91115974
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- Posted 2 days ago
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