Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer / Machine Builder

6-Month Contract Possible Hire

$105,000 - $145,000 depending on experience

New Haven County

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer or Machine Builder who enjoys owning a project from concept to completion? We are seeking a hands-on professional to support the full lifecycle of custom automation systems â from design through installation and validation.

This is a 6-month contract opportunity with potential for permanent hire. Our client is looking to have the right Automation Engineer in place by April 1st.

What Youâ ll Do

Design and develop custom automated equipment and machinery

Create detailed 3D models and drawings using CAD software

Oversee fabrication and participate in hands-on assembly

Perform system integration, testing, and troubleshooting

Support installation and startup at customer or plant sites

Participate in validation and acceptance testing (FAT/SAT)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and quality

What Weâ re Looking For

3+ years of experience in automation engineering or machine building

Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on build experience

Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred; PTC Creo and AutoCAD a plus)

Experience participating in validation and system acceptance testing

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and system-level issues

Bachelorâ s degree in Engineering preferred (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or related field)

Ideal Candidate

Comfortable working both at a computer and on the shop floor

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Able to manage multiple stages of a project simultaneously

Strong communicator who thrives in a team-based environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Work on innovative, custom automation projects

Be involved in the entire machine lifecycle

Opportunity to transition to a permanent role

Collaborative engineering-driven environment

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.