Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and support automated manufacturing systems including PLCs, HMIs, robots, servo systems, and vision systems.


• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation, startup, and validation.


• Develop and modify PLC, robot, and HMI programs to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.


• Troubleshoot complex automation and controls issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.


• Support new equipment installations, automation upgrades, and capital improvement projects.


• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.


• Develop electrical control system architectures and review electrical schematics and machine designs.


• Collaborate with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.


• Create and maintain engineering documentation including control narratives, electrical drawings, programming standards, and operating procedures.


• Monitor equipment performance and utilize data analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and applicable industry regulations.


• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to maintenance and technician personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.


• Associate degree with significant automation engineering experience may be considered.5+ years of experience designing, programming, and supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk platforms.


• Experience with industrial robotics including Fanuc, ABB, Wittmann, or similar systems.


• Experience with HMI, SCADA, motion control, and vision inspection systems.Strong understanding of industrial networking including Ethernet/IP and related communication protocols.


• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics, control system layouts, and technical documentation.


• Project management and capital project experience preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Plastic injection molding automation.


• High-speed and high-volume manufacturing environments.


• Safety PLCs and machine safety systems.


• Servo motion control systems.


• Vision-guided robotics.MES, IIoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies.


• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.