Manufacturing Engineer - Automation

Manufacturing Engineer - Automation Support

Location: Janesville, WI

Tactically managing the frontlines of machine automation!

Your Impact:

Your programming expertise is key to keeping truck bodies rolling off the line and onto the road faster than ever.

You'll support and optimize automated equipment programs that drive precision fabrication, ensuring every truck body part is made with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

Partnering closely with production and maintenance teams, you'll troubleshoot issues quickly, implement software and program upgrades, and streamline automation workflows-minimizing downtime and maximizing output.

Your work directly fuels the fast, efficient delivery of quality truck bodies to customers, making an impact every mile of the way.

What a Like: Day in Your Life Looks Like:


* Safety Compliance: Adheres to all safety policies within the work area and across the organization.



* Operational Support: Troubleshoots equipment issues, resolves safety concerns, and develops clear process documentation.



* OEE Optimization: Conducts studies and analysis to improve equipment Overall Equipment Effectiveness.



* Efficiency Improvement: Identifies production bottlenecks and implements effective, data-driven solutions.



* Design & Layout Development: Prepares and presents concept layouts, drawings, and technical visuals.



* System Diagnostics: Performs detailed diagnostics and creates comprehensive technical reports.



* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with multiple teams to increase production efficiency and solve operational challenges.



* Process Optimization: Enhances labor utilization, space efficiency, and overall cost effectiveness of manufacturing processes.



* Standardization: Establishes standardized equipment specifications and process best practices.



* Training Development: Creates and documents training materials for Operators and Maintenance staff.



* Maintenance Partnership: Works with Maintenance teams to develop procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, and spare parts lists.



* Supplier Management: Identifies, evaluates, and qualifies equipment integrators and suppliers.



* Equipment Implementation: Justifies, installs, tests, programs, trains, and successfully deploys equipment into full production.



* OEM Communication: Coordinates with OEM technicians to remotely troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues during breakdowns.



* Flexibility & Availability: Able to work off-shifts or extended hours when required to troubleshoot and repair downed equipment.



* Travel Readiness: Willing to travel up to 25% across North America.



* Continuous Improvement: Performs other CI responsibilities as assigned to support ongoing operational excellence.

What You Bring to the Table:


* Educational Requirements: BS in Manufacturing, Welding, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.



* Design Engineering Basics: Foundat...