Senior Automation Engineer

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

:

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

OR

Equivalent work experience of

10+ years

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com

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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.

Watch here to see what it's like to work at Red Wing Shoe Company.

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $110,000-$148,600 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 and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.