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Automation Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
US Farathane is seeking to hire an Automation Engineer. This role will support our Corporate and Plant operations in Southeast Michigan
Summary:
The Automation Engineer is responsible for trouble shooting root cause analysis and correcting plant issues to include automation robots and maintenance while effectively communicating findings and training others in the repairs as such.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze plant open issues regarding automation robots and maintenance; assist the plant personnel to close out said issues.
- Observe plant maintenance procedures and make recommendations to appropriate plant personnel and management.
- Support USF Tooling designs to determine best practices for robot extraction.
- Provide Manufacturing feasibility for assembly and welding
- Manage automation suppliers
- Support continuous improvement plans and launch activities within USF.
- Develop RFQ and Manufacturing Plans based on awarded program
- Support Product/Tool design feasibility reviews
- Provide upfront automation estimates to the Costing Group for new business quotes
- Must be able/willing to Travel to USF Plants during launch or CI Projects
- Build upon Lessons Learned and Best Manufacturing Practices
- Leads equipment design reviews with the plants and vendors
- Supports Plant launches and equipment installations
- Support DFM/DFA for new products
- Track equipment open issues and resolve in a timely fashion
- Train individuals on new assembly equipment/process
- Utilize automation to reduce labor and optimize assembly process
- Collaborating with other Business Units
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent from a Four-year college or technical school; 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read PLC and electrical prints.
- Experience with injection molding machines and their function and knowledge of robotic controls.
- Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients and customers.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications Word / Excel / Power Point / Project
- AutoCAD Experience
- Familiar with Simulation software and applications
- Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand walk sit talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:
- This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Will have some exposure to loud noise hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.
US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Job Promotional and Career Growth Opportunities
- And much more!
About US Farathane
US Farathane has been a leading plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development a highly experienced management team and a dedicated workforce US Farathane continues to grow year over year. We provide customers with full service solutions ranging from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites TPEs TPOs and specialized extrusion and compression technologies.
Additional Information
- Interested applicants must submit their resume through our Applicant Tracking System for consideration.
- Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.
- US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled individuals and veterans.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
US Farathane is the leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 50 years.
