Manufacturing Automation Systems & Robotics Engineer

Why IMS Gear

For more than 160 years, IMS Gear has advanced with customers at the center of everything we do. From our headquarters in Donaueschingen, Germany to sites across Europe, North America, and Asia, our 3,600 teammates thrive in a culture of openness and flat hierarchies—where smart ideas move fast.

Your mission

Be the hands-on expert who keeps four automated assembly lines and related injection molding and metal-processing automation running at peak performance—while translating floor fixes into sustainable, data-backed projects. Expect ~80% on-floor troubleshooting and ~20% project work that springs from your discoveries.

What you’ll tackle

• Run machine and process capability studies; implement upgrades to stabilize and improve capability.
• Contribute to FMEA, APQP, and Control Plan development and review.
• Build investment proposals for tooling, equipment, and indirect materials.
• Lead complex machine acceptance and commissioning activities.
• Engage approved suppliers for indirect materials; solicit and assess quotes.
• Set and govern process parameters for repeatability and compliance.
• Author and refine work instructions that technicians can trust.
• Design automation concepts; partner with Industrial Engineering to industrialize new projects and implement solutions.
• Shape and coordinate robust solution concepts from feasibility through implementation.
• Perform technical feasibility checks on machine/electrical design; select/modify components.
• Design and build smaller-scale but complex process solutions.
• Extend and enhance existing processes, functions, and systems.
• Commission processes and measuring systems for production readiness.
• Program machine controls and teach robots to spec.
• Own equipment safety—plan and execute feasibility tests and write specifications.
• Locate savings opportunities and realize them.
• Kick off optimization initiatives, including partial process redesigns and manufacturing changes.
• Drive 8D activities internally and with customers; analyze complex alarms and eliminate root causes.
• Maintain accurate automation maintenance histories and share knowledge via SharePoint.
• Provide cross-BU support for complex process changes and escalations.
• Investigate complaints to root cause; implement corrective actions.
• Plan spare parts strategies and place orders.
• Train team members on equipment; develop training materials.
• Mentor interns and bachelor’s students.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, safety, and company/BU standards.
• Launch statistically designed experiments to boost quality, cut cost, advance safety, and increase earnings.
• Support Quality in confirming process parameters and monitoring quality-related devices.
• Provide on-call support as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bring this background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with 5+ years relevant experience.

Bring these skills

• Siemens PLCs (STL) expertise
• Motoman Yaskawa and KUKA robot programming
• CAD proficiency (CREO preferred)
• Servo drive fundamentals
• Troubleshooting of 24V DC and 110V/230V/400V/480V AC systems
• Hands-on integration of automation components
• Excellent documentation and problem-solving

Proficiencies

• PLC troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Industrial robot programming
• PLC programming
• Programming machine vision systems

Schedule and work setting

Onsite in Gainesville, GA | 07:30 am – 04:30 pm (Full-time)

• Manufacturing environment requiring PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, and slip-resistant safety toe shoes.

Compensation & benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 15 days PTO and 10 paid holidays

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship at this time

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employercommitted to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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Turn on-floor insights into scalable automation. Join IMS Gear and help us build robust, efficient manufacturing systems—while experiencing your own wow moments.