Automation Engineer

Precipart, located in Farmingdale, New York, is looking to hire an Automation Engineer to be at the forefront of driving automation initiatives, enhancing production efficiency, and ensuring the highest quality standards in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. As an Automation Engineer, you will oversee and manage all aspects of automation projects, including planning, budgeting, and logistics and provides feedback to all team members and facilitate communication throughout the project’s lifecycle. We are looking for a skilled engineer with a passion for innovation and a strong background in automation systems to help us maintain our reputation for excellence in delivering custom-engineered solutions to our clients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Design, test and optimize automated systems in various manufacturing and logistics environments.

Develop and implement automated systems and processes to optimize efficiency and productivity.

Work alongside other departments to create automation plans that align with business goals.

Lead the implementation of automation in revising existing technology so it requires less human interaction.

Monitor the performance of the implemented automation.

Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects with cross functional stakeholders.

Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.

Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.

Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.

Assign responsibilities and mentor project team.

Cooperate and communicate effectively with other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.

Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.

Utilize available technical resources to determine most efficient methods for increased profitability.

Responsible for conforming with the company’s quality management system requirements, as well as contributing to its overall effectiveness, and the ultimate goals of customer satisfaction, product compliance and ethical practices/behavior.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / EDUCATION

A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronic Engineering plus 5 or more years of related work experience

In lieu of degree, 10 or more years of work experience in a related engineering environment

Certified project manager

Proficient in reading mechanical drawings

Strong communication and time management skills

Proficient problem-solving skills

Must have good computer skills i.e., excel, word, power point, etc.

Ability to work with multiple discipline projects

Time management and organizational skills

Decision making ability and leadership skills

Values treating people well, has an empathetic approach and mindset, is ambitious and strives for personal and collective excellence, supports diversity and inclusion, and has a positive outlook and attitude

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / EDUCATION:

Experience programming 3, 4 & 5axis CNC Mills, multi-axis Turning machines Swiss style turning machines is a plus

Familiarity with Mastercam and Solid works (CAD/CAM software) is a plus

Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000 annually

What We’ll Offer You in Return

Base salary plus incentive program

Paid time off (TOB, holidays, parental leave)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Plan

Life insurance, enhanced short term and long-term disability insurance and other voluntary insurance plans

401k Profit sharing plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

National Employee Assistance Program

529 College Savings Program

Professional development and training

Brand new, modern workspace and manufacturing facilities

Company events and outings, from Employee Appreciation Day to professional sports games

Stable organization with opportunities for future growth within the company

About Precipart Group

Precipart engineers, designs and manufactures high precision custom solutions for the world’s leading companies in the Medical, Aerospace and Industrial markets. We act as a partner across your entire manufacturing process by engineering precision gears, mechanical components, assemblies and motion control solutions, as well as delivering end-to-end capabilities and more. With offices in Switzerland, the U.S. and U.K, we are here to help you “engineer possible”.