Automation Process Engineer, Assembly Systems & Robotics

Automation Process Engineer, Assembly Systems & Robotics

Location: Gainesville, GA (Onsite)

Schedule: Full-time, 07:30 am – 04:30 pm

Reports to: Business Unit Manager

About IMS Gear

For more than 160 years, IMS Gear has grown through a customer-first mindset, inventive problem solving, and an open, low-hierarchy culture. Headquartered in Donaueschingen, Germany, we employ approximately 3,600 people across Europe, North America, and Asia.

A day in this role

Your morning starts on the production floor. You’re the hands-on expert who keeps four automated assembly lines humming while supporting additional injection molding and metal-processing automation. Roughly 80% of your day is sleeves-rolled-up troubleshooting — tracing faults, eliminating root causes, and stabilizing processes. The remaining 20% becomes project work born from what you discovered: new concepts, upgrades, and optimizations that lift safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.

What you’ll tackle

• Run machine and process capability studies; implement targeted improvements.
• Contribute to FMEA, APQP, and Control Plan creation and reviews.
• Shape proposals for new investments and provide recommendations.
• Lead complex equipment commissioning and acceptances.
• Select approved indirect-material suppliers; request and evaluate quotes.
• Define, document, and enforce process parameters and work instructions.
• Develop automation concepts; coordinate with Industrial Engineering for new programs and bring solutions online.
• Prepare, assess, and coordinate sophisticated solution designs and feasibility analyses.
• Evaluate machine/electrical layouts and functions; select or adapt components as needed.
• Design and build smaller, complex process solutions; extend existing installations.
• Commission manufacturing processes and measurement systems.
• Program machine controls and teach robots.
• Ensure machine and installation safety; plan and execute feasibility tests and specifications.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement optimizations.
• Launch process-improvement initiatives using data-driven and statistically designed experiments (DOE).
• Participate in internal/external 8D activities; analyze complex alarms and remove root causes.
• Maintain the automation maintenance history and share updates via SharePoint.
• Provide support beyond the BU when complex faults or process changes arise.
• Investigate customer complaints; implement corrective actions.
• Plan critical spare parts and initiate orders.
• Train operators and technicians; create training materials; supervise interns and bachelor students.
• Uphold environmental (ISO 14001), compliance, and safety standards aligned with company and BU policies.
• Assist Quality in verifying process parameters and monitoring quality-related devices.
• Be available for on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

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

Technical strengths

• Expertise with Siemens PLCs (STL language).
• Robot programming/teaching: Motoman Yaskawa and KUKA.
• CAD proficiency (CREO preferred).
• Understanding of servo drives.
• Hands-on integration of automation components.
• Troubleshooting of 24V DC, 110V AC, 230V AC, 400V AC, and 480V AC systems.
• Strong documentation practices and problem-solving methodology (5-Why, 8D).
• PLC troubleshooting and programming for industrial automation equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
• CompanyPaid Life insurance
• CompanyPaid Short term and Long term disability insurance
• 15Days of paid time-off and 10 paid holidays

Work environment

• Exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection and slip resistant safety toe shoes

Equal Opportunity

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed 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.

Work authorization

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship at this time

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited to solve problems at the intersection of robotics, PLCs, and complex manufacturing, we’d love to meet you.