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You will apply practical automation and robotics experience to convert manufacturing needs into safe, repeatable, production-ready concepts.\nAs a member of the Automation & Advanced Manufacturing team, you will support the development, justification, design, simulation, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing automation systems across a diverse industrial environment.\nThis role combines hands-on engineering with project execution. You will serve as a technical resource for robotics, automation, machine integration, simulation, vision, and advanced manufacturing systems. Experience gained in automotive or another high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment is especially valuable.\nResponsibilities include evaluating automation opportunities, creating layouts and simulations, developing technical concepts and specifications, supporting capital project execution, and helping replicate successful solutions across manufacturing facilities.\nWhat do we want to know about you?\nBachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Automation/Controls, Robotics Engineering, or a related discipline.\n3+ years of industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, robotics, controls, or advanced manufacturing experience.\nHands-on experience applying industrial robots and automation equipment in a production environment.\nAbility to design automation concepts, cell layouts, tooling approaches, and equipment interfaces.\nExperience with robot or manufacturing simulation, offline programming, or digital manufacturing tools.\nStrong understanding of machine safety, controls, integration, manufacturing processes, and production readiness.\nEffective project execution, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nAbility to travel as required to support enterprise manufacturing sites.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAutomation or robotics experience in high-volume manufacturing environment\nIndustrial robots (FANUC preferred; ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa/Motoman experience also valuable)\nRobot simulation and offline programming tools such as FANUC ROBOGUIDE, Process Simulate, Visual Components, or equivalent\n3D CAD, equipment layouts, reach studies, cycle-time analysis, and design-for-automation\nMachine vision, inspection, and robotic guidance systems\nAutomated material handling, end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, and sensor integration\nPLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, MES, SCADA, OEE, or manufacturing data systems\nFAT, SAT, commissioning, production launch, and structured root-cause problem solving\nLean or Six Sigma certification\nWhat will your typical day look like? Responsibilities\nSupport automation projects from concept through production launch.\nEvaluate manufacturing processes and identify practical automation opportunities.\nDevelop automation concepts, layouts, simulations, cycle-time estimates, and technical specifications.\nPerform robot reach, payload, interference, and process simulations to reduce project risk.\nSupport capital estimates, ROI business cases, equipment scopes, and project documentation.\nParticipate in vendor selection, RFQs, design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup.\nWork with controls, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, EHS, suppliers, and integrators to resolve technical issues.\nTroubleshoot and optimize existing robotic and automated manufacturing systems.\nDocument lessons learned and help replicate successful automation solutions across sites.\nSupport Automation & Advanced Manufacturing standards, roadmap, and preferred technology strategy.\nEvaluate emerging technologies including robotics, vision, simulation, digital twins, and AI-enabled manufacturing.\nProvide hands-on technical support and knowledge sharing for site engineering teams.\n Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.\nWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?\nAt Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.\nIf you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.\nWho are we?\nWabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.\nOur global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.\nCulture powers us and the possibilities.\nWe believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.\nWe’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.\nNeed accommodation? 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