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We are known for manufacturing proprietary magnetics, capacitors, resistors, filters, and more. We serve mission-critical data and power applications in the Defense, Aerospace & Avionics, Space, Smart Grid, Medical, AI/Data center, and Hi-Rel industrial markets.\niNRCORE Group currently has fourteen (14) manufacturing facilities across the globe with more than one thousand (1000+) employees - and growing! Our business entities include company names such as Bicron, Coast Magnetics, DYCO, Gowanda, iNRCORE, Passive Plus, RCD, Sentran, TTE, and Vanguard Electronics. Our organization has a world-class reputation for innovation, quality products and expertise, and outstanding leadership. Our talented staff is what makes this all possible. We are actively seeking to hire highly skilled professionals to meet our growing demand and join our expanding team(s).\nWe currently have an opening for an Automation Engineer at our (Company Name) facility located in (Location). This position is critical to supporting operational growth through the identification, development, and implementation of automation solutions that transform manual manufacturing processes into efficient, scalable operations. The Automation Engineer will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to evaluate existing processes, develop automation strategies, and implement technologies that improve productivity, quality, safety, and capacity. While the primary focus of this role is automation, the position will also support manufacturing process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement activities as business needs require.\nDetails of the Role:\nThe Automation Engineer will serve as the site subject matter expert for manufacturing automation initiatives. This position is responsible for identifying opportunities to automate manual and labor-intensive operations, developing project plans and business cases, selecting and integrating equipment, and supporting implementation through production launch. The successful candidate will drive manufacturing modernization efforts through automation technologies including robotics, machine vision systems, automated assembly equipment, material handling systems, controls, and data collection solutions. During periods between automation projects, the Automation Engineer will support process engineering, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nImportant Requirement:\nThis is an ITAR-restricted position. Candidates must be able to meet U.S. Person requirements under applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nIdentify opportunities to automate manual, repetitive, labor-intensive, bottleneck, or error-prone manufacturing processes.\nDevelop automation strategies and roadmaps that align with business objectives and operational growth plans.\nDesign, specify, source, implement, and validate automation equipment and systems.\nLead automation projects from concept development through implementation, production launch, and sustainment.\nIntegrate robotic systems, machine vision technologies, automated assembly equipment, test systems, and material handling solutions into manufacturing operations.\nDevelop project justifications, capital expenditure requests, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI calculations.\nCreate equipment specifications and coordinate activities with suppliers, machine builders, automation integrators, and contractors.\nSupport PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, motion control systems, machine vision systems, and industrial communication networks.\nTroubleshoot and optimize automated manufacturing equipment to maximize performance and reliability.\nAnalyze production data and operational metrics to identify automation opportunities and quantify project results.\nCreate and maintain engineering drawings, process documentation, equipment specifications, work instructions, and validation records.\nSupport root cause investigations and implement corrective actions related to manufacturing and equipment performance.\nPartner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and capacity.\nAssist with process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.\nDevelop operating procedures, maintenance documentation, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.\nTrain operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors on automation systems and newly implemented technologies.\nProvide technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment throughout the facility.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifying Attributes and Skills\nBachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline; 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