Process Engineer | Automation Support
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Job Location:
Roxboro, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AUTOMATE THE PROCESS. BUILD WHATS NEXT.
Were searching for a Process Engineer Automation Support who thrives at the intersection of engineering design and hands-on manufacturing. This role is built for someone who doesnt just design solutions; they build test refine and improve them on the production floor. The Process Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency through automation fixture design and hands-on process optimization. This role supports production by designing building and implementing practical automation solutions that increase throughput improve repeatability and reduce manual labor.
This is a highly collaborative on-site role that blends mechanical design CAD/CAM programming fabrication robotics support PLC troubleshooting and 3D printing into real-world manufacturing impact.
What Youll Do:
- Design automation fixtures tooling and mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks
- Develop detailed 3D models assemblies and manufacturing drawings
- Program and support CNC machining operations using Mastercam or similar CAD/CAM software
- Utilize 3D printing to develop functional fixtures and tooling solutions
- Collaborate with machinists fabricators and production teams to ensure manufacturable cost-effective designs
- Participate in hands-on fabrication assembly installation and testing of automation solutions
- Manage small to mid-sized projects from concept through implementation
- Identify and execute process improvements to increase efficiency reduce cost and improve product consistency
- Troubleshoot and support robotics and PLC-controlled equipment
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What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related discipline
- 4 years of experience in process engineering manufacturing engineering or automation support
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software
- Experience with Mastercam or similar CAD/CAM platforms
- Hands-on experience with CNC mills CNC routers and 3D printing equipment
- Ability to work effectively in a production-floor environment
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles materials and manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated problem-solving and project management skills
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Bonus Skills:
- Experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley Siemens or similar)
- Background in high-volume manufacturing
- Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturinginitiatives
- Experience retrofitting or improving legacy automation equipment
Why Youll Love Working With Us:
- Opportunity to modernize processes and shape the next chapter of POLYWOOD manufacturing
- Supportive engineering team committed to innovation craftsmanship and practical problem solving
- Hands-on creative work that directly improves how people build and work every day
- Room to experiment iterate and build smart solutions that last
- Culture that values curiosity teamwork and continuous learning
About Us
At POLYWOOD engineering is core to how we bring durability efficiency and craftsmanship to life. Our Process Engineering team plays a central role in modernizing how our products are built using smart automation intelligent fixtures and thoughtful mechanical design to keep our operations moving forward.
In this role youll contribute directly to the systems and solutions that shape our production capabilities. The fixtures you design the tools you build and the improvements you implement will influence how thousands of POLYWOOD products are made every day. Your work strengthens the reliability safety and quality that define our brand and ensures our manufacturing operations remain innovative efficient and future ready.
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Ready to automate and build solutions that elevate how we make world-class products every day Apply now and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations!
POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.
Process Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Automation Engineer Mechanical Engineer Process Improvement Engineer Industrial Engineer Automation Support Engineer Controls Engineer Robotics Engineer CNC Manufacturing Engineer CAD/CAM Engineer Continuous Improvement Engineer Production Engineer Equipment Engineer Industrial Automation Engineer
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
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