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The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting and optimizing automated production lines, improving equipment reliability, and implementing process improvements to increase throughput, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and optimize manufacturing, assembly, and packaging processes.Troubleshoot and optimize PLC-controlled equipment, conveyors, robotics, sensors, motors, and automated systems.Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.Troubleshoot mechanical systems, assemblies, pneumatic systems, actuators, gearboxes, motors, and material-handling equipment.Support programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial controls.Work with industrial robots, robotic cells, automated pick-and-place systems, and robotic material handling.Optimize conveyor systems, packaging lines, automation flow, line balancing, cycle time, and production throughput.Identify equipment and process issues and perform root-cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve reliability.Support NPI, process development, equipment qualification, validation, and production ramp-up activities.Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, equipment documentation, and process flow diagrams.Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.Monitor and improve OEE, yield, scrap, downtime, cycle time, and production efficiency.Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Controls, Packaging, and Engineering teams.Support tooling, fixtures, mechanical modifications, and automation improvements.Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, productivity, and operational requirements.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.3+ years of Process/Manufacturing Engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment.Strong hands-on experience with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.Experience with conveyor systems, packaging equipment, and automated material-handling systems.Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery, assemblies, pneumatics, motors, actuators, gearboxes, and mechanical troubleshooting.Experience working with industrial robotics, robotic cells, automated assembly, or robotic material handling.Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, VFDs, sensors, actuators, and industrial controls.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.Experience with process optimization, line balancing, cycle-time reduction, and production efficiency improvement.Knowledge of PFMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, and Lean Manufacturing.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.Experience with robotics integration, automation projects, or high-volume manufacturing is highly preferred.","company":"Spark Life Solutions","rawCompany":"spark life solutions","city":"Oglesby","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T12:11:07.860Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Automation Process Engineer","description":"Job Title: Automation Process EngineerLocation: TXSummaryWe are seeking an Automation Process Engineer with strong experience in PLC-controlled automation, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, mechanical systems, and robotics to support manufacturing operations. 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