Senior Automation Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Norwich, Connecticut, United States; onsite office, lab, and manufacturing environment

Company

hirify.global EFD designs and manufactures fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging.

What you will do

• Lead the design, implementation, ownership, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and assembly processes.
• Design and modify mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, and machine assemblies using SolidWorks, with emphasis on reliability, ergonomics, throughput, serviceability, DFM, and DFA.
• Design, program, configure, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, PLCs, HMIs, motion devices, sensors, actuators, and safety components.
• Program and integrate industrial robots and machine vision systems, combining robotics, vision, motion, and PLC platforms into reliable automation solutions.
• Diagnose production equipment issues, lead root-cause analysis, establish preventive maintenance strategies, and improve uptime.
• Lead capital equipment projects, including vendor selection, design reviews, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, validation, cost justification, and production handoff.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced automation environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience programming PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Omron and troubleshooting control systems.
• Experience programming industrial robots such as ABB or Fanuc and vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, 3D modeling, HMI systems, motion controllers, and actuators.
• Advanced electromechanical skills, strong communication, multitasking, and project execution abilities; familiarity with UL and CE standards.

Nice to have

• Six Sigma certification, preferably Black Belt.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Supportive culture in a growing and dynamic organization.
• Investment in employee skill development and career advancement.
• Minimal travel required.