Automation Engineer at Marvin

Job description

The Automation Engineer designs, integrates, programs, and supports automated equipment and control systems used in manufacturing operations. This position partners with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, systems, facilities, vendors, and project teams to implement new equipment, troubleshoot existing systems, and improve equipment safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency. The role also evaluates emerging technologies and develops scalable solutions that support current and future production needs. • Research, specify, design, program, install, and test automated equipment and control systems. • Develop modifications and upgrades that improve safety, quality, reliability, efficiency, and production performance. • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, and programming issues. • Program and support PLCs, operator interfaces, robotics, control panels, software, graphic displays, databases, and external system interfaces. • Create, interpret, and maintain electrical prints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation. • Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, suppliers, and engineers to ensure equipment and systems meet company standards and operational requirements. • Support the transfer and integration of new equipment, technologies, and products to the production floor. • Evaluate automation technologies and recommend solutions for project and future manufacturing needs. • Provide end-user training and technical guidance to maintenance, manufacturing, and other team members. • Communicate proactively, build strong cross-functional relationships, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. • Follow established electrical, environmental, health, and safety requirements and promote safe equipment design and work practices. • Working knowledge of PLC and operator interface programming, including Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View or similar platforms. • Experience programming or integrating six-axis robots, including FANUC, Universal Robots, or similar systems. • Proficiency using electrical test equipment, diagnostic tools, and hand tools. • Ability to read, understand, create, and modify electrical prints and schematics. • Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Microsoft Office applications. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively within a project team. • Ability to work effectively with vendors, suppliers, engineers, manufacturing teams, and maintenance personnel. • Ability to travel as needed, approximately 5%. • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation Engineering, or a related field. • Two or more years of related experience designing, specifying, programming, integrating, or troubleshooting automated equipment and control systems. • An equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and experience may be considered. From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors. Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more! Some of our unique and most popular benefits include: • $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy • Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun) • Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success • Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities • Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today! Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com . $68,000 - $91,000 annually #LI-AH1

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Research, specify, design, program, install, and test automated equipment and control systems.
Develop modifications and upgrades that improve safety, quality, reliability, efficiency, and production performance.
Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, and programming issues.
Program and support PLCs, operator interfaces, robotics, control panels, software, graphic displays, databases, and external system interfaces.
Create, interpret, and maintain electrical prints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, suppliers, and engineers to ensure equipment and systems meet company standards and operational requirements.
Support the transfer and integration of new equipment, technologies, and products to the production floor.
Evaluate automation technologies and recommend solutions for project and future manufacturing needs.
Provide end-user training and technical guidance to maintenance, manufacturing, and other team members.
Communicate proactively, build strong cross-functional relationships, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Follow established electrical, environmental, health, and safety requirements and promote safe equipment design and work practices.
Working knowledge of PLC and operator interface programming, including Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View or similar platforms.
Experience programming or integrating six-axis robots, including FANUC, Universal Robots, or similar systems.
Proficiency using electrical test equipment, diagnostic tools, and hand tools.
Ability to read, understand, create, and modify electrical prints and schematics.
Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively within a project team.
Ability to work effectively with vendors, suppliers, engineers, manufacturing teams, and maintenance personnel.
Ability to travel as needed, approximately 5%.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
Two or more years of related experience designing, specifying, programming, integrating, or troubleshooting automated equipment and control systems.
An equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and experience may be considered.
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

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