Associate Automation Engineer

Title: Associate Automation Engineer

Location: 601 Marshall Phelps Rd, Windsor, CT 06095, USA

Job Summary

We’re looking for an Associate Automation Engineer to support hands-on automation and continuous improvement projects across our manufacturing operations. You’ll help develop and implement practical solutions that improve safety, reduce repetitive manual work, strengthen process consistency, and increase productivity.

 

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

 

Location: Windsor, CT

Schedule: On-site

 

What You’ll Be Doing

Support automation projects involving robotics, CNC equipment, and other manufacturing technologies

Identify opportunities to improve safety, ergonomics, process consistency, and productivity through automation

Assist with robot programming, equipment setup, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvements

Work directly with operators and manufacturing teams to understand process challenges and develop practical solutions

Support the integration of automation, sensors, controls, tooling, fixtures, guarding, and other equipment into existing manufacturing processes

Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and production readiness

Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to troubleshoot automation and equipment issues

Support machine safety improvements, including guarding, interlocks, and controls

Maintain project documentation, equipment change records, and work instructions

Coordinate with equipment suppliers and integrators as needed

Support additional Production Engineering and continuous improvement projects

 

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering field

Entry-level or early-career engineering experience

Basic understanding of mechanical systems, electrical controls, robotics, automation, or manufacturing equipment

Interest in robotics, automation, CNC equipment, and manufacturing

Hands-on approach with a willingness to work directly with equipment on the manufacturing floor

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams

 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, fumes, dust, and varying temperatures.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving throughout production areas.

Ability to perform hands-on troubleshooting and equipment inspections in an active manufacturing environment.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.

Ability to work around automated equipment, robots, CNC machines, and industrial systems while following established safety procedures.

Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety requirements.