OMEGA Engineering · 4 hours ago
Manufacturing Automation Engineer II
Swedesboro, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expOmega Engineering Inc is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer II who excels in automation, continuous improvement, and hands-on engineering. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing automated manufacturing systems to enhance throughput and product quality while collaborating cross-functionally to solve complex production challenges.
IndustrialManufacturingTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Design, specify, procure, commission, and implement automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment
Develop and optimize automation strategies involving PLCs, robotics, motion control, machine vision, and automated test systems
Lead and facilitate engineering activities such as DFA, PFMEA, A3 problem solving, DOE, RCA, and data analysis
Serve as the operations lead for New Product Introductions (NPI) and engineering changes (ECNs/ECRs), ensuring automation readiness
Partner with Lean/CI teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, cycle time, and labor cost
Support production through automation troubleshooting, PLC logic updates, HMI adjustments, and system upgrades
Create and maintain routings, work instructions, process flows, control plans, and BOMs in ERP systems
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kanban, SMED, line balancing) with an automation-first mindset
Collaborate with suppliers and system integrators to evaluate and deploy new automation technologies
Ensure compliance with OSHA and machine safety standards, implementing safety systems such as light curtains, e-stops, and LOTO
Mentor and coach engineers, supporting technical growth and best practices
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, IT/OT, and Technical Sales teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related), or equivalent hands-on automation experience
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred with significant responsibility for automation
Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-controlled production systems
Proven experience designing and supporting automated equipment (robotics, motion control, sensors, actuators, safety devices)
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve automation-related production issues
Experience supporting NPI and design changes, with DFMA/DFA focus
Working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, routings, BOMs, and ERP/MRP systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel for automation data analysis
Preferred
Lean or Six Sigma certification
Experience with automated electromechanical assembly or joining processes (welding, brazing, soldering)
Familiarity with CE/UL compliance, safety PLCs, and machine risk assessments
Company
OMEGA Engineering
OMEGA Engineering designs, manufactures, and distributes process measurement and control products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-04-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Chris Herrick
Chief Human Resource Officer
Robert (Bob) Smith
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-06-26
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