Automation Engineer

Description

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to support engineering leadership and drive operational excellence in Trumbauersville, Pennsylvania. This position focuses on guiding cross-functional engineering efforts, strengthening manufacturing processes, and ensuring projects move forward with technical rigor and clear communication. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in automated manufacturing environments and can align engineering priorities with production, quality, and customer expectations.

Responsibilities:
Guide and develop manufacturing engineering staff, process specialists, and technical team members across product and process initiatives from concept through implementation.
Hold regular coaching discussions to support employee development, address technical roadblocks, and strengthen overall team performance.
Act as the key connection between engineering and partner departments by clearly communicating technical capabilities, limitations, and project needs.
Evaluate process flows, production methods, tooling concepts, machine programming, validation strategies, and system-level engineering plans to ensure quality and feasibility.
Coordinate with operations, quality, supply chain, sales, and customers to align schedules, manage competing priorities, and maintain project momentum.
Address team and cross-functional challenges with a balanced approach that supports collaboration, accountability, and timely execution.
Foster a high-performance engineering culture by setting expectations, encouraging continuous improvement, and reinforcing ownership of results.
Support automation and manufacturing initiatives that improve efficiency, consistency, and overall production capability.

Requirements

Experience in automation engineering within a manufacturing environment.
Background in global manufacturing operations and production processes.
Knowledge of CNC programming and its application in industrial settings.
Ability to lead technical teams and support employee growth through coaching and performance management.
Strong understanding of process development, validation planning, and manufacturing system design.
Proven ability to work across departments and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Skill in balancing business objectives, customer needs, and engineering standards in a fast-paced environment.

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