Job ID: 10963
Location: Tulsa, OK
Category: IT
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Date Added: 07/15/2025
Job Description
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Location: Tulsa, OK
Description:
Manufacturing Automation Engineer will write code to control PLC’s, interface with small robots, vision systems, and mechanical hardware. This engineer will work closely with groups cross-functionally to design and develop automation control systems that enable the organization to continue its rapid R&D cycle and product development goals. This position also helps perform project work with a specialization in motion control/robotic systems design and integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop new solutions to manufacturing problems using software, electronic components, computer technology and mechanical knowledge.
- Study the feasibility, cost implications, and performance benefits of new PLC and controls equipment.
- Carry out modeling, simulation, and analysis of complex control and/or mechanical systems using computers.
- Design, build and test factory production lines by introducing automation to improve existing processes.
- Maintain and improve previous manufacturing processes and designs.
- Apply mechanical and/or automated solutions to the transfer of material, components, or finished goods.
- Design and implement advanced automation solutions on existing equipment.
- Create mechanical and electrical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished systems.
- Reduce labor content and increase the quality of products through the use of manufacturing assembly automation
- Maintain knowledge of safety controls both physical and virtual.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience working in manufacturing industry
- Skilled in PLC Programming
- Background in Automation
- Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests
- Ability to communicate and interact well within various functions and organizational levels
- Deep understanding and creative application of electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to work independently under general direction, within the parameters of company policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Source Control Systems such as Git, Subversion
- Familiar with Microsoft Office for Documentation, Quoting, Costing and Sharing Intracompany Information
Additional Useful Experience Preferred:
- Basic SolidWorks skills
- Experience creating P&IDs
- Able to understand and create electrical and hardware drawings
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Familiar with Object-Oriented Programming
