Manufacturing/Automation Engineer
Company: Nesco Resource
Location: Stratford
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Nesco Resource is in search of Manufacturing/Automation Engineer
to work one of our clients based in Stratford, CT. This role has no
direct reports. JOB SUMMARY: Designs, implements, improves and
troubleshoots automated and semi-automated industrial manufacturing
equipment. Including, but not limited to, machine control circuit
design, PLC programing, actuator and sensor selection,
pneumatic/hydraulic system designs and participating in the final
equipment builds. Utilizes knowledge of product design, materials
and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment
capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards for
the automation of industrial tasks. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and
build machinery control systems including pneumatic and electrical
controls and control circuits for the automation of industrial
tasks. Develops new and modifies existing PLC or HMI applications,
interfaces or embedded controls. Confers with vendors in order to
determine specifications of products and arrange equipment,
material purchases and parts. Identifies opportunities and
implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using
knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production
equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards or product
design, materials and parts. Reads and interprets technical
drawings. Creates and releases to manufacturing all technical
drawings associated with new products, product modifications,
tooling/fixturing or manufacturing equipment. Communicates
manufacturing capabilities. Participate in cross-functional project
teams with product design, marketing, sales, materials, operations,
quality/business systems, etc. Provides technical expertise and
support related to manufacturing. QUALIFICATIONS: BS in
Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or other relevant engineering degree. 5 years’
experience in the design, implementation and automation of
manufacturing equipment and processes; SolidWorks skills/experience
a plus! Experience with machinery control systems including
pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical controls and tooling.
Experience in PLC logic and programming; must understand how
control circuits work and be able to program control systems.
Knowledge of C# programming language a plus. Experience in control
circuit schematic creation (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
Knowledge of OSHA requirements for implementation of safeties in
manufacturing equipment Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking
and troubleshooting skills to handle complex issues Knowledge of
the concepts of Quality Management Practices, Design of Experiments
(DOE) and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA). Demonstrated
knowledge of machine shop practices, automatic assembly, welding
and industry-accepted drawing practices, including geometric
tolerances. Knowledge of OSHA requirements for implementation of
safeties in manufacturing equipment. Strong background and
knowledge of manufacturing “best practices” including an
understanding of location appropriate levels of automation taking
into consideration international location labor rates and
skill-sets. Knowledge and vision of the long-term approach to
global standardization of equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of
machine shop practices, automatic assembly, welding and
industry-accepted drawing practices, including geometric
tolerances. Excellent oral and written communication skills. KEY
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Design and implement control systems for
manufacturing equipment; take ownership of equipment Knowledge of
electrical circuitry, pneumatic & hydraulic Create PLC control code
& support the code Support existing equipment (30 – 40%) Ability to
look at code, understand schematics and figure out issues Thorough
documentation skills Experience with Visio (schematics)
Knowledge/familiarity with Do-more PLC; will consider other PLC
programming software Spec hardware Some physical build Design
experiments Innovative and out of the box mentality Good
understanding of safety/OSHA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Direct hire
with competitive salary & benefit package 1st shift, Monday –
Friday, 8am - 4:45pm Salary range: $105 – $115K Nesco Resource
offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which
includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses
Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance
Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Keywords: Nesco Resource, Hartford , Manufacturing/Automation Engineer, Engineering , Stratford, Connecticut
