Automation Engineer

Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Job Description

As an Automation Engineer for Final Assembly, you will spearhead the identification and implementation of automation tooling solutions, working collaboratively with layout engineers to seamlessly integrate these solutions into cycle line layouts. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team that collaborates with multiple key organizations to innovate and deliver cutting-edge automation enablers, offering you the chance to exercise your creativity and explore unprecedented development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize automation cells to enhance manufacturing operations.

• Develop manufacturing process flows and optimization strategies to achieve efficiency improvements.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to jointly address automation and processing issues.

• Support tooling design and build processes through effective supplier interfaces.

• Study new programs and cost new automated cell standardized equipment.

• Develop tooling Statements of Work (SOW) and issue Purchase Orders (POs) for automated cell equipment.

• Provide launch support for automation equipment.

• Create new standards for automation processes.

• Program and troubleshoot collaborative and industrial robots, incorporating robot simulation and path planning.

• Facilitate design review sessions and lead PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations for leadership and program team reviews.

• Collaborate with teams across various departments to define and validate requirements and KPIs for automated processes.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering and automation, including CAD design, robot programming, and tooling design.

• Proficiency in CAD software such as Inventor, CATIA, or similar.

• Experience with robot simulation and assembly automation.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams to develop consensus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• Familiarity with PLC Programming (Siemens and Allen-Bradley).

• Previous project management experience.

• Prototype design and development experience.

• Ability to program PLCs and work with Fanuc robotics.

• Experience working with Tier 1 OEM suppliers and partners.

• Manufacturing operations experience in general/final assembly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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