Stoughton Trailers, LLC · 14 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer- AGV & Automation Development
Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expStoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in AGV and Automation Development. The role involves leading the implementation and continuous improvement of AGV systems, integrating them with production equipment, and supporting automation systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Lead implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of AGV/AMR systems—including routes, traffic control, charging workflows, sensors, and navigation logic
Integrate AGVs with production equipment, robotic cells, MES/ERP, scanners, and IoT/IIoT systems
Develop AGV workflows for material delivery, WIP movement, component staging, scrap removal, and end-of-line handling
Perform ongoing route optimization, drop-off/pick-up location refinement, and process-driven AGV sequencing
Support automation systems tied to robotic weld cells, conveyorized systems, bend cells, and material handling automation
Collaborate with Controls Engineering on I/O solutions, PLC logic interactions, safety circuits, and automated call systems
Implement sensors, machine vision, and automated call logic to reduce operator-initiated interruptions
Identify productivity improvements through AGV usage, automation, and ergonomic reductions in manual forklift handling
Analyze utilization data, travel time, collision logs, and fault codes to drive reliability improvements
Support transition toward semi-autonomous or lights-out manufacturing areas through material-handling automation
Define project scope, timelines, budget estimates, risk assessments, and progress reporting
Lead cross-functional project teams for automation-related equipment installations, trials, and validation
Coordinate vendor interactions, FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, training, and documentation delivery
Troubleshoot issues with AGV performance—including navigation faults, sensor errors, battery management, and system connectivity
Develop standard work, operator/technician training, troubleshooting guides, and safety documentation
Ensure compliance with corporate safety standards, ANSI/RIA standards, and facility traffic management protocols
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Automation Engineering (or related field)
2–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, or controls engineering
Hands-on experience with AGV/AMR systems (navigation, mapping, traffic control, mission design, commissioning)
Proficiency with PLCs, industrial sensors, networks, HMI systems, and industrial safety systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven approach
Ability to lead projects and collaborate across engineering, operations, maintenance, and IT functions
Preferred
Experience with Yaskawa, Panasonic, or similar robotic equipment
Experience with Global AGV or comparable AGV platforms
Experience with MES/ERP system integration
Experience with machine vision and camera-based automation triggers
Experience implementing automation for material handling, robotic weld, bend cells, or assembly operations
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies
Company
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Stoughton Trailers is a top 10 international supplier of semi-truck trailers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carlos A. De Leon
CTO & Executive Vice President - Emerging Markets
Sue Vanderbilt
Chief Financial Officer
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