Manufacturing Engineer II (Automation Focused)

Manufacturing Engineer II (Automation Focused)

Location : NORTH HAVEN, CT, United States

Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 2, 2025

Job ID : 60119

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Under limited / minimal supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer II is an experienced role that is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment typically in a single manufacturing facility. Identifies improved manufacturing techniques for testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. This role has a strong emphasis on automation : evaluating, specifying, integrating, and commissioning automation solutions (robotics, PLC / HMI, vision systems, conveyors, material-handling, and collaborative robots) to improve throughput, quality, safety, and cost. This role leads pilot automation cells, supports vendor selection, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and drives the operational handoff and training required for sustained automated production. May be responsible for developing and deploying capital projects.

Scope / Supervision and Interaction :

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct or indirect reports .

Manufacturing Process Flow - Plans and designs basic manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products. Determines equipment and tooling needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications.

Process Improvement - Develops and implements process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost. May lead small teams in developing and implementing process improvement efforts.

Engineering Design Support - Provides guidance to engineering leadership regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Regulatory Compliance – Ensures more complex processes and procedures comply with regulations. Applies frequent use and application of technical standards principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

Remediation - Investigates and suggests corrective action to ensure product quality, and to resolve quality issues.

Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

Lead automation commissioning, programming coordination, and integration : support PLC / HMI programming, robot cell programming (FANUC, Universal Robots, etc.), vision system setup, and conveyor / actuator integration.

Work side-by-side with operators, technicians, and maintenance staff to develop, build, implement, test, and sustain process and automation changes; provide immediate hands-on support during pilot runs and production incidents.

Process Improvement - Develops and implements process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost. May lead small teams in developing and implementing process improvement efforts.

Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering field with 2-5 years of experience

Proficient / Working knowledge and ability to apply concepts of engineering for one solution line

Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of moderate to difficult scope and complexity

Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, JIT)

Proficient / Working knowledge of data structures and database programming

Ability to work effectively with CAD / CAM systems or other computer aided manufacturing systems, in addition to standard business application software and / or specialized data analysis tools

Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems

Ability to read and understand moderate to complex engineering drawings and specifications

Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Ability to research and analyze data effectively and draw valid conclusions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task

Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and / or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Competitive Compensation

Pay Range : $83250 to $138550 annually

Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including :

Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.

Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

Career development and tuition reimbursement.

Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ()

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.