Manufacturing Engineer at Artemax – New Berlin, Wisconsin

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Operating for over a quarter-century, Artemax is a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company committed to both quality and customer satisfaction. Providing superior wristbands and identification products, applications and services to customers and exciting events worldwide, our focus on excellence extends beyond our products to encompass our workplace culture as well. With a wealth of history and expertise, Artemax is dedicated to creating opportunity and growth for every employee.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems within a production environment. This role focuses on enhancing productivity, reducing manual labor, and improving process consistency through automation technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation, controls, and process engineering, with a passion for driving innovation in manufacturing operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify opportunities for automation across printing and finishing operations, including material handling, inspection, and packaging.
• Design and implement automated systems and equipment, including robotics, PLCs, sensors, and motion control systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions into existing workflows and equipment.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automated processes, including schematics, programming logic, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, and labor efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Support capital projects involving automation equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Conduct time studies and data analysis to evaluate the impact of automation on production metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all automation initiatives.
• Train production and maintenance teams on new automated systems and technologies.

This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and is subject to expansion to encompass additional duties and responsibilities as determined by management as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on automation in a printing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in automation technologies including PLC programming, robotics, HMI development, and industrial networking.
• Strong understanding of printing processes and equipment (e.g., flexographic, offset, digital).
• Experience with CAD software for equipment layout and design (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with automated inspection systems (e.g., vision systems, barcode scanners).
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., IoT, predictive maintenance, smart sensors).
• Certification in automation or controls engineering.
• Experience with MES or SCADA systems.

BENEFITS
At Artemax, we offer free lunch every day for all employees, along with a competitive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with competitive matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Personal Time off
• Paid holidays and more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The above job description is only intended to be a summary of the position's responsibilities and does not include all duties that may be required to satisfactorily perform the job. I understand that the employer has the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at will employee.