Lead the design, development, implementation, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems across La-Z-Boy operations, providing technical leadership in controls engineering, robotics, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead controls architecture development for new automation and capital equipment projects
Design, develop, program, and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and industrial network systems
Create and maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, network diagrams, and technical standards
Develop and troubleshoot automation systems utilizing industry-standard platforms
Integrate robotics, vision systems, sensors, servo systems, and automated material handling equipment
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related technical field
The Manufacturing Engineer will focus on new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing process development, and machinery/equipment selection, ensuring AMS sites are equipped with the right processes and technologies to meet quality, throughput, and cost targets.
Locations (2)
Greenwood, Indiana, United States
Seattle, Washington, United States
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is listed below... 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Responsibilities
Support manufacturing process development for new products from prototype through production ramp, including defining process flows, work instructions, tooling requirements, and acceptance criteria for scaled manufacturing.
Participate in capital equipment evaluation, selection, specification, and commissioning activities, including supporting business cases, conducting vendor assessments, and assisting with installation and qualification at AMS manufacturing sites.
Research and recommend advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutions (robotics, vision systems, automated material handling, and fixtured/cell-based automation) that improve throughput, quality, and cost performance across AMS operations.
The Sr. Maintenance Technician is a practical technical specialist who handles complex troubleshooting, repairs, and ensures the reliability of advanced automated material handling systems.
Compensation
Hiring Range:
$35.20 USD - $44.00 USD per hour
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair complex issues across automated systems
Lead response to system-down or chronic fault conditions
Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and controls-related troubleshooting
Restore equipment safely and efficiently to minimize downtime and service impact
Execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) activities
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Compensation
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Responsibilities
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Work with internal customers across multiple organizations to define highly ambiguous problem statements and develop technical specifications for equipment evaluation and deployment
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions in very short periods of time
Deeply understand the business and technical requirements of product integration from mechanical, electrical, and controls functions
Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
Analyze existing production lines to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, optimize setups, and increase capacity using data-driven methods and lean manufacturing principles.
Provide manufacturing engineering input during product design reviews, ensuring components and assemblies are practical to produce at scale with target quality and cost outcomes.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent