Staff Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

Kennametal

Staff Engineer in Advanced Manufacturing optimizing automation processes and implementing lean improvements. Collaborating with teams on mechanical retrofits, data collection, and dashboard visualizations.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeTianjin • 🇨🇳 ChinaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct on-site automation optimization & mechanical retrofits for production lines, complete small-scale automation improvement, tooling upgrade and process optimization independently.
Responsible for equipment networking, data collection and communication debugging, ensure stable data transmission between workshop equipment and factory system.
Build production & OEE dashboard via Power BI, visualize production efficiency, downtime, yield and capacity data to support management decisions
Continuously implement lean manufacturing improvement, reduce downtime, improve line efficiency and achieve cost-down targets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation engineering.
8 to 10 year’s Automation / smart manufacturing related working experience, prefer Lean / Continuous improvement.
Hand-on Kepware /OPC router configuration.
Hand-on experience on Power BI / Workshop dashboard / Python / SQL. prefer MES
Good verbal and writing in English
Strong project management preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Industrial Kennametal is at the forefront of materials innovation with over 85 years of experience in providing products that enhance everyday lives. The company is dedicated to building a culture of accountability and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can reach their full potential. Guided by values of safety, respect, integrity, and accountability, Kennametal emphasizes community engagement and aims to create an inspiring environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Staff Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢 Tianjin – Onsite ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer Python SQL Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Conduct on-site automation optimization & mechanical retrofits for production lines, complete small-scale automation improvement, tooling upgrade and process optimization independently.
Responsible for equipment networking, data collection and communication debugging, ensure stable data transmission between workshop equipment and factory system.
Build production & OEE dashboard via Power BI, visualize production efficiency, downtime, yield and capacity data to support management decisions
Continuously implement lean manufacturing improvement, reduce downtime, improve line efficiency and achieve cost-down targets. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation engineering.
8 to 10 year’s Automation / smart manufacturing related working experience, prefer Lean / Continuous improvement.
Hand-on Kepware /OPC router configuration.
Hand-on experience on Power BI / Workshop dashboard / Python / SQL. prefer MES
Good verbal and writing in English
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Hard Skills & Tools

automation optimizationmechanical retrofitsdata collectioncommunication debuggingPower BIlean manufacturingKepwareOPC router configurationPythonSQL

Soft Skills

project managementverbal communicationwriting skills