Automation & Robotics Engineer at Mastermold LLC – Mauston, Wisconsin

MasterMold is expanding, and we are seeking a skilled Automation & Robotics Engineer to support our Paint Department on second shift. This role focuses on maintaining, improving, and optimizing automated paint systems to ensure consistent quality, equipment reliability, and production efficiency.

If you are passionate about automation, enjoy solving real-world manufacturing challenges, and thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment, we want to hear from you. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Competitive pay based on experience and shift assignment

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

As an Automation & Robotics Engineer – Paint, you will play a critical technical role supporting automated paint operations. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to keep systems running smoothly and continuously improve process performance.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated robotic paint systems to ensure consistent coating quality and uptime

• Program, debug, and refine FANUC and ABB robots supporting paint and coating applications

• Support process improvements related to spray application, paint viscosity, atomization, and curing

• Analyze data and system performance to identify opportunities for automation and quality improvements

• Develop, update, and support automation procedures and standard work related to paint systems

• Partner with Maintenance and Production teams during troubleshooting, startups, and equipment adjustments

• Support communication and alignment across shifts to ensure consistent application of processes

• Provide technical guidance and recommendations while supporting (not supervising) production teams

You may be a great fit if you are:

• A technically strong, hands-on engineer who enjoys working directly with automated equipment

• Experienced in automation or robotics engineering, ideally within paint or coating applications

• Proficient with FANUC and/or ABB robotics and familiar with SolidWorks or AutoCAD

• Knowledgeable in PLC systems and manufacturing automation environments

• A clear communicator who collaborates well with cross-functional teams

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and supporting off-shift operations

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred)

• Work with advanced paint automation and robotics in a modern manufacturing environment

• Play a key technical role without direct people-management responsibility

• Collaborate with experienced engineering, maintenance, and operations teams

• Be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Long-term growth opportunities as automation and manufacturing capabilities expand