A Manufacturing Automation Engineer designs, programs and improves automated machinery and processes within a manufacturing environment. Are responsible for the design specifications, documentation and troubleshooting of the equipment. Often work within vehicle manufacturing and food processing plants, where robots or machines are used to perform specific functions.
Axios Professional Recruitment is partnering with a leading West Michigan manufacturer to hire an Automation/Vision Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in expanding the company's automation capabilities through machine vision and robotics.
Responsibilities:
Configure, develop, and optimize machine vision systems for automated manufacturing applications. Support the implementation and commissioning of vision-guided robotic automation for new production lines. Program, troubleshoot, and optimize vision systems to improve accuracy, reliability, and production efficiency. Collaborate with controls, process, and project engineers to integrate automation solutions into manufacturing operations. Diagnose and resolve issues related to robotics, vision systems, PLCs, and automated equipment. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, quality, and equipment performance. Support new product launches by assisting with automation implementation, validation, and production readiness. Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve system performance. Manage engineering projects while ensuring timelines, budgets, and performance objectives are achieved. Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and customers to deliver successful automation solutions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related engineering discipline. 5-10 years of experience in industrial automation, robotics, machine vision, or manufacturing engineering. Strong experience with industrial machine vision systems. Experience integrating and supporting industrial robotics (Epson experience preferred; comparable robotic platforms welcomed). Knowledge of automation controls and PLC troubleshooting is highly preferred. Experience with industrial automation software and technologies such as KV Studio, RPA, or similar platforms is a plus. Project management experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional engineering team.
Preferred Experience:
Automotive or other highly automated manufacturing environments. Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization. CAD experience (2D required; 3D preferred). Experience supporting capital equipment or automation implementation projects. Axios Professional Recruitment is West Michigan's largest employee-owned staffing firm, connecting professionals with meaningful career opportunities since 1988. We are committed to matching candidates with roles aligned to their skills, experience, and long-term career goals.
