Mechanical Engineer II Senior Automation Engineer

Our client, a leading advanced manufacturing organization, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II / Senior Automation Engineer to join their team. As a Mechanical Engineer II / Senior Automation Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering team supporting Manufacturing Operations and Automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, hands-on troubleshooting experience, and a continuous improvement mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Wilmington, MA 01887
Pay Range: $100-$110/hour

What's the Job?

• Lead installation, commissioning, startup, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated manufacturing systems, including PLCs, robotics, motion control, and machine vision technologies.
• Drive equipment reliability, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through preventive maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and integration partners to resolve technical issues and implement system improvements.
• Maintain technical documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, automation systems, or controls engineering projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with FANUC robotics, motion control systems, machine vision, and industrial automation technologies.
• Proven ability to improve equipment reliability through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Competitive pay rate of $100-$110/hour.
• Opportunity to work with advanced automation, robotics, and manufacturing technologies.
• High-impact role with ownership of critical production equipment and automation systems.
• Exposure to commissioning, controls engineering, machine vision, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative engineering environment with opportunities to influence operational performance and equipment strategy.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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