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Automation Engineer
Posted: 02/27/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: RS1976932227
Pay Rate: $50.48-69.71 / hour
Job Description
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 — 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 You’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 We’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
- Bachelor’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
If you’re ready to build, test, and launch high-impact automation systems, apply today!
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.
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