Automation Engineer (Supply Chain)

Red Wing Shoe Co Inc • Red Wing, MN • 17h ago

Company Description THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION AND CANDIDATES MUST BE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF RED WING, MN. WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME. Watch here to see what it'slike to work at Red Wing Shoe Company. Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knitfamily atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We're rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences. Focuson our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviorsof Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security. The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $91,000-$122,800 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process. Job Description GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems to improve efficiency and quality in footwear manufacturing processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design, install, and maintain automation systems using PLCs, sensors, and actuators to support applications such as material handling, adhesive dispensing, and machine sequencing. Develop and deploy advanced vision systems and machine learning models to enhance visual inspection and mistake-proofing operations. Build and wire control panels, including specification, installation, and integration of PLCs and related hardware. Leverage an established network of machine integrators, panel builders, and automation vendors to implement effective solutions. Integrate collaborative robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for material handling and process optimization. Implement automation-based safety controls, including light curtains and control logic, in compliance with industry best practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to retrofit existing equipment and workflows with minimal disruption and maximum impact. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems to reduce downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives. Document control logic, system configurations, and standard operating procedures to facilitate training and maintenance. Ensure all automation systems meet safety regulations and operational standards. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related fieldOR Equivalent work experience of 10+ years in advanced automation applications Minimum 4-6 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment. Additional Information Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP athttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check. Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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