**2025 Entry Level Associate Engineer Automation** **Description** Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries\. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond\. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility\. Our portfolio also covers high\-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts\. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen\. We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products\. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen\. We push the boundaries of what's possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work \(Silao\), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum\. We can\`t wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits\. **What awaits you:** * Support the alignment, implementation, programming, teaching and optimization of automation equipment for samplings and trial runs of injection and blow molded products * Align with internal Advanced Manufacturing standards to support the creation of feasible Statements of Work\. * Participate in equipment and tooling sign\-offs * Programming of blow molding and injection molding machines, downlines, cooling stations, welding machines, and leak testes, etc\. * Assist the establishment of work instructions to foster automation standards * Execute troubleshooting for machine functions and automated process steps * Support SMED activities **Qualifications** **What you'll need to succeed:** * Technical degree in programming or related field and minimum 2 years experience or a Bachelor degree in engineering is required\. * First work experience in an automated high volume manufacturing environment \(automotive preferred\) * Knowledge within the Siemens S7 programming tools * Knowledge in robot teaching \(Kuka, ABB, Fanuc\) * Familiar with blow molding and injection molding process engineering\. * Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electric systems **EEO Statement** Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. **Recruiting Company:** Kautex **Primary Location:** US-Georgia-Lavonia **Job Function:** Manufacturing **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Entry Job **Shift:** First Shift **Job Posting:** 06/13/2025, 11:16:32 AM **Job Number:** 333122