Automation Simulation Engineer Jobs in Fitchburg, WI

Role Overview
ABS Global, a Genus company, has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing operations team. The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $85,000 USD. This role will support Lean Manufacturing initiatives across our production laboratories, partnering closely with operations, quality, training, supply chain, and leadership to improve efficiency, flow, safety, and quality.
This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to develop hands-on experience in a fast-paced, bio-manufacturing environment while contributing to meaningful work within animal genetics and agriculture.
You Will
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and data-driven problem solving:

• 5S and visual management
• Kaizen facilitation
• Kanban systems and pull control
• Error proofing (Poka-Yoke)
• Quick changeover reduction (SMED)
• Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa)

Partner across engineering, production, quality, training, and supply chain to increase customer value by supporting:

• New equipment and tooling commissioning
• Capacity and headcount planning
• Production readiness reviews
• Evaluation of engineering changes and impact on production flow
• Strategic cost-reduction projects

Analyze manufacturing processes to identify and reduce waste through:

• Time studies and process observations
• Current-state vs. future-state mapping
• Data-based prioritization of improvement opportunities

Develop and maintain standardized work, including:

• Standard work instructions
• Yamazumi charts and takt-based staffing plans
• Line balance and variability reduction

Identify and support automation and advanced technology opportunities, including:

• Human-machine collaboration
• Digital tools and simulation
• AI-supported decision making

Build functional knowledge of company processes, products, and customers.
Provide informal guidance to newer team members.
Communicate technical concepts clearly in collaborative, cross-functional settings.
Requirements
Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline
• Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, process-driven environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to develop technical understanding of bio-manufacturing processes

Travel

• Less than 10%

Business Overview
Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world - a mission that is important to a sustainable future.
ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world's best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world's biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.
Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.
Benefits Overview
At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off).
Equal Employment Opportunities
Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Recruitment Fraud Warning
Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.