# Manufacturing Engineer at Asc Es Reliable > Onsite · United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Aasc-es-reliable%3A597678 (read 2026-11-07). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Asc Es Reliable](https://alderhq.app/companies/asc-es-reliable) - Location text: Columbia, PA - Plant, Pennsylvania - Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Columbia, PA - Plant, Pennsylvania") - Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown - First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://reliablesfc.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/42173965-1af2-44dd-9b10-954a53e6930e ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 5885): p25 $126k, median $158k, p75 $200k ## Description (the employer's text) Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer – Automation to help drive the next stage of automation on our production floor. This role goes beyond reactive troubleshooting: you will identify automation opportunities, build the business case, and lead projects through to a running cell, whether by managing an external integrator or by leading an internal team. Our environment is dynamic and fast-paced. One day you may be commissioning a new robotic cell, and the next you may be troubleshooting a PLC fault or a gripper issue. If you enjoy variety and ownership, this role is a great fit. ### Responsibilities Automation & Capital Projects - Lead capital projects from concept through installation and startup, including scope, budget, schedule, and status reporting to management. - Identify automation and semi-automation opportunities and prepare cost/benefit and ROI justifications for capital requests. - Manage external integrators and vendors, including writing specifications, evaluating quotes, leading design reviews, and running factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT). - Lead internal teams in the design, build, programming, and commissioning of automated cells, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). - Apply flexible automation, such as Universal Robots UR5 collaborative robots, vision, and quick-change tooling, so cells can adapt to changing product mix and volumes. - Support material handling automation, including upcoming AGV/AMR projects: define routes and workflows, coordinate with vendors, and integrate vehicles with cells and production equipment. - Hand off new equipment successfully, with operator and maintenance training, documentation, and a spare parts plan. Equipment Support & Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot a wide range of equipment, including CNC machines, robotic cells, and other automated systems, and drive root cause corrective actions. - Diagnose controls and robotics issues, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC and HMI logic, sensors, safety circuits, robot faults, and gripper/EOAT problems. - Partner with maintenance to improve preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs and service providers to maximize uptime. Machine Monitoring & Data - Help select our machine monitoring platform: evaluate options, define requirements with Operations, Maintenance, and IT, and recommend one platform that works across both our CNC machines and our legacy tapping equipment. - Lead the rollout, including connecting CNC machines, robots, and PLC-controlled equipment, retrofitting older tapping machines with sensors or I/O where they have no built-in data connection, setting up downtime reason codes, and building dashboards that operators and leadership will actually use. - Use real-time machine data to find bottlenecks, reduce downtime, and decide where automation will have the biggest payoff. Continuous Improvement - Track and report downtime, scrap, OEE, and cycle time, and turn the data into prioritized improvement projects. - Plan workflow, layouts, and equipment placement to improve efficiency and material flow. - Work with Quality to improve processes and add error-proofing where it makes sense. - Ensure equipment and processes meet OSHA, machine safety, and other regulatory requirements, including risk assessments on new equipment. ### Skills - Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or related engineering field - 3-5+ years of experience with CNC, robotics, and automated systems - Hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and HMIs - Experience programming and troubleshooting collaborative robots, specifically Universal Robots UR5s, as well as industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB) - Working knowledge of grippers and EOAT, pneumatics, sensors, and machine safety systems - Experience leading at least one automation or capital project from concept through launch, with an integrator or an internal team - Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings - Project management skills, including managing scope, schedule, budget, and vendors - Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure Preferred - Experience selecting or implementing a machine monitoring / OEE platform such as MachineMetrics or Ignition, including connecting both CNC machines (e.g., via MTConnect) and legacy equipment - Machine vision experience (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) - 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks or similar) for fixtures, EOAT, and layouts - Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training - Experience with AGVs or AMRs for material handling - Experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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