Automation Integrator (Meadville)

The Automation Integrator will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced automation solutions within Aerospace CNC machining operations. The employee will coordinate automation projects for the Acutec team, combining technical expertise, project design & coordination, and hands-on integration work to provide robotic and cobot systems that improve manufacturing efficiency and machine uptime. The employee will be capable of being a primary contact for customers external to Acutec.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead Acutec’s automation department, communicating work required and deploying resources for successful project completion.

· Design, integrate, and deploy robotic and cobot automation solutions for CNC machining applications.

· Program and configure FANUC robots and associated automation equipment.

· Develop machine-tending, part-handling, inspection, and secondary-operation automation systems.

· Support integration of vision systems, end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, safety systems, and PLC interfaces.

· Optimize automated manufacturing cells to improve throughput, machine utilization, quality, and OEE.

· Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify automation opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Assist with simulation, layout development, cycle-time analysis, and system validation.

· Serve as a technical resource for customers during automation projects, installations, and startup activities.

· Conduct customer demonstrations, application reviews, and feasibility discussions.

· Provide onsite troubleshooting, training, and post-installation support.

· Maintain strong customer relationships through professional communication and technical expertise.

· Coordinate automation projects from concept through commissioning.

· Participate in trade shows, customer events, and industry demonstrations representing the company’s automation capabilities.

· Support development of marketing demonstrations and showcase automation cells.

· Work cross-functionally with sales, applications engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.

Key Roles

· Lead, Manage, and Hold Others Accountable

· Automation system design, programming, and integration

· Customer support for Automation systems, training, and technical service

· Coordination of all Auctec automation projects, demonstrations, and cross-functional collaboration.

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