Role & seniority: Automation Engineer, mid-level to senior (team lead for automation engineers/technicians)

Stack/tools: Ignition (HMI/dashboards/apps), Allen-Bradley PLC (ladder logic, structured text, SFC), Fanuc robots, servo drives, VFDs, hydraulic presses, pneumatics; MES interfaces; industrial networks/protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA)

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead and coordinate automation projects and commissioning of new production cells; manage cross-functional teams (manufacturing, sustaining, IT)
Design, program, debug HMI, PLC, and robot systems; develop dashboards/reports via Ignition
mentor/train automation engineers/technicians and support maintenance/production staff

Must-have skills

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Controls/Automation or related field; 2–3 years experience
Programming: MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript; PLC programming (Rockwell A-B, Siemens, Omron, etc.)
Experience with mechatronic systems, sensors/actuators, IO, VFDs; reading electrical/mechanical schematics and P&ID
Experience with Fanuc/Robo robots; basic commissioning and troubleshooting
Ability to work in a team and independently, good communication

Nice-to-haves

Manufacturing automation design/testing/validation experience
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA)
Experience with machine vision, control hardware, and industrial robotics brands (KUKA, et

Full Description

The automation engineer works as a part of an automation team to support and improve production in a fast-paced & dynamic manufacturing environment by

Creating Intuitive Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMIs), dashboards, applications, using Ignition software
Designing, programming, and debugging Allen-Bradley PLC software
Programming and debugging Fanuc Industrial robots
Commissioning of automation & robotic cells
Setting up and tuning various control systems which include servo motors, hydraulic presses, VFDs, etc.
Manage and support automation projects that involve cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, sustaining and IT teams.
Lead discussions and define requirements for vendors and develop relationships with them.
Manage and lead the commissioning of new automated production cells.
Lead a team of automation engineers and technicians to Create intuitive human-machine interfaces, dashboards, reports, and manufacturing execution applications using the Ignition software platform.
Program and debug ladder logic, structure text and SFCt code on Allen-Bradley PLC.
Program and debug Fanuc Robots.
Set up and tune various actuations including VFDs, servo drives, hydraulic press, and pneumatics for smooth operations.
Oversee the training and development of automation engineers and technicians.
Support the training and development of maintenance/production staff, regarding automation.
BS degree in Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics engineering, controls engineering, automation engineering, or relevant field/experience

Combination of coursework and experience totaling 2-3 years in: Programming using one of the following languages: MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScriptBuilding mechatronic systems composed of sensors, actuators, & microcontrollers Ability to work in a team and willingness to be mentored in automation engineering Effective communication and ability to independently work on an assigned task

Preferred QualificationsExperience in the following areas: Experience in a manufacturing environment working with automation & control system design, testing, validation PLC controls & programming (Rockwell A-B, Siemens, Omron, etc.) Controls hardware such as sensors, IO, VFDs, machine vision, pneumatic actuators, etc. Industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, etc.) Industrial Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA, etc.) Ability to read electrical, mechanical schematics, and P&ID drawings Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical/software systems Motivated to work in a dynamic & fast-paced manufacturing environment building & supporting automation control systems.