Associate PI Engineer

Support product and process industrialization activities within manufacturing, with a focus on controls, automation, electrical wiring, digitalization, PLC programming, project coordination, and 3D printing. Assist in developing, implementing, troubleshooting, and continuously improving automated equipment, control systems, process documentation, and digital manufacturing solutions. Help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing processes that deliver high-quality production launches and support ongoing operations.

• Develop, implement, and support PLC-based automation systems while ensuring reliable operation, documentation control, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate new product and process industrialization activities to achieve project timing, quality, cost, and launch objectives.
• Manage engineering and process changes from evaluation through implementation while minimizing risk to production performance.
• Support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes and production equipment to ensure efficient, capable, and sustainable operations.
• Leverage digital technologies, data analytics, and structured problem-solving to improve manufacturing performance, visibility, and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain accurate 2D drawings and 3D models that support manufacturing, tooling, process development, and equipment design needs.
• Produce and evaluate prototypes, fixtures, and production aids using additive manufacturing to accelerate development and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate, controlled engineering documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners to support project success, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation, controls engineering, industrial engineering, computer engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent combination of technical education and relevant manufacturing controls experience.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting (required)
• Controls hardware and electrical wiring (required)
• Project management methods, milestone tracking, action management and risk escalation (required)
• Verbal and written communication skills (required)
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on technical experience (preferred)
• 2D drawing and 3D CAD modeling for layouts, components, fixtures, gauges and production aids (preferred)
• Technical drawings, GD&T basics, revision control and document management (preferred)
• Structure problem solving, continuous improvement and root cause analysis methods (preferred)
• Technical documentation (preferred)