Molding Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Matrix Plastic Products is a quality-driven custom manufacturer of ultra-precise plastic components and subassemblies for medical devices and other mission-critical applications.

Our specialties are plastic injection molding, mold making, and assembly. Founded in 1978, we are a privately-held company that continues to grow rapidly under our third generation of leadership.

We offer a generous benefits package, rewarding career challenges, and a collaborative team environment to motivated and conscientious individuals who enjoy working together to ensure products of exceptional quality.

Target Responsibilities :

• Conceive, develop, and carry out automation projects to improve quality and increase yields, while reducing operating costs and downtime.
• Manage the integration of robotics, EOAT, cameras, sensors, and related automation technologies with our injection molding machines and assembly processes.
• Introduce, design, and implement innovative new technologies into the manufacturing process to support the in-house needs of production and processing engineers.
• Source, evaluate, qualify, test, install, and troubleshoot purchased equipment.
• Modify or integrate existing equipment in order to improve processes in a manner consistent with our business needs
• Create quality work instructions

Requirements : Qualifications :

Qualifications :

• 3+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally with plastic injection molding)
• Background in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, or Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's degree in any of these disciplines is a plus)

Experience & Skills :

• Designing and building of EOAT
• Machine building capabilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Accomplished at need analysis, addressing issues, and meeting deadlines
• History of maintaining skills via training opportunities
• Above-average oral and written communication skills
• A good listener, open to new ideas and innovation from all around
• Comfortable working with teams as well as with minimal immediate supervision
• Previous technical experience at Cognex, Keyence, Yushin, or other similar organizations, a plus
• PLC Programming, including S5 and S7 logic, a plus
• Experience with vision systems a plus
• Knowledge of FMEA, DOE, and Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools, a plus

Employment Verification :

Matrix participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EOE, including disability / vets

Compensation :

Pay : $24.00 - $32.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours :

Expected hours : 45 50 per week (Mon-Fri); this position is in-person.

Benefits : 401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance