Custom automation systems and robotic integration for automotive manufacturing
Paslin designs and builds custom assembly automation and robotic systems for automotive and heavy equipment OEMs. The tech stack is heavily weighted toward mechanical design (AutoCAD, CATIA, NX, Unigraphics) and industrial control (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Fanuc, Yaskawa), with ERP/PLM infrastructure (Dynamics 365, Teamcenter) handling production and project data. Hiring is concentrated in manufacturing and engineering roles across senior levels, reflecting a labor-intensive, project-delivery business model rather than a product-software one.
Paslin has operated since 1937 as a specialist in designing, engineering, and deploying custom manufacturing assembly and automation systems for the automotive and heavy industries. The company operates four facilities in the United States (headquartered in Warren, Michigan) and competes on engineering depth, solution customization, and cost control. Active projects span robotic integration, fixture design, electrical and pneumatic system layout, and systems installation — work that typically involves long engineering cycles and tight customer schedules. The hiring profile (manufacturing-heavy with senior seniority concentration) and reported pain points (material availability, schedule pressure, cost optimization, defect reduction) indicate a business driven by fixed-price project delivery rather than recurring revenue.
Paslin's primary tools include AutoCAD, CATIA, and NX for mechanical design; Rockwell Automation and Siemens for industrial controls; and Fanuc and Yaskawa for robotic systems. Microsoft Dynamics 365 handles supply-chain and ERP functions.
Yes. Active roles total 60 openings, with 34 in manufacturing and 23 in engineering. Hiring is concentrated in senior and mid-level positions and limited to the United States.
Current projects focus on robotic and automated assembly systems integration, custom tooling and fixture design for body-in-white applications, machine-tool installation, and electrical/pneumatic system layout for advanced manufacturing equipment.
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