Factory Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Onsite in Provo, UT
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $120,000-$145,000/year, dependent on experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews for automated equipment development
• Lead integration efforts for new automated systems, including testing and qualification
• Own and sustain equipment performance, driving continuous improvement
• Monitor equipment health and apply data analysis to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Champion cross-functional initiatives to maintain high Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
• Evaluate processing conditions and material properties using Statistical Process Control
• Manage process conditions to meet control documentation and product specifications
• Operate and improve mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on performance and cost optimization
• Apply structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Define and implement processing conditions for new equipment and materials
• Develop programs to support ongoing manufacturing improvements
• Oversee qualification of new equipment, processes, and materials
• Train operations personnel on equipment and process standards
• Provide timely disposition of nonconforming product and support corrective action efforts
• Track and report line yield and efficiency metrics
• Investigate quality issues and support implementation of corrective actions
• Collaborate on safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Interface with customers as needed for technical support
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering
• Minimum of 4-6+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering
• Proven ownership of equipment from deployment through long-term support
• Strong ability to manage and optimize process parameters
• Experience with PLC equipment (Programmable Logic Control), and robotics tooling
• Skilled in problem definition, data collection, and root cause analysis
• Comfortable interpreting complex variables and drawing conclusions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with SPC and other statistical techniques

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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