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    Red Wing Shoe Company

    Retail Footwear

    Senior Automation Engineer

    Red Wing, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time10+ yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    This role is based onsite for daily in-person work. At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do.

    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.

    MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field OR Equivalent work experience of 10+ years in advanced automation applications
    • Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.

    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 [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

    Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://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)

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    About the company

    Red Wing Shoe Company

    The targeted hiring range for this part-time position is $15.00 to $19.50 plus commission 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 plus market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.  You can find retail jobs just about anywhere. So, why work at Red Wing Shoes? From our purpose-built footwear to our stylishly designed stores, you’ll see the difference. From our life-friendly retail schedules to career advancement, you’ll feel the difference. And, when you create remarkable, in-store experiences for customers who build, shape, and protect the world around them -- you’ll make a difference. We’re not just retail. We are Red Wing.

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