Automation Engineer

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve automation systems, controls hardware/software, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, drives, and related manufacturing equipment
• Support automated manufacturing equipment from concept through installation, validation, production launch, and sustainment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to resolve equipment issues, reduce downtime, improve process capability, and support production-rate goals
• Analyze automation performance data, equipment trends, and process issues to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements
• Support equipment design reviews, process changes, capital projects, Management of Change activities, and automation upgrades to ensure long-term reliability, maintainability, and compliance
• Create and maintain technical documentation, controls drawings, procedures, troubleshooting guides, validation records, and other automation-related documentation as required
• Perform additional responsibilities, projects, and automation improvement initiatives as needed based on business needs

What Makes You Great

• You must have a PhD with 0–3 years of related experience, OR Master’s degree (MS/MA/MBA) with 5+ years of related experience, OR Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) with more than six (6+) years of related experience, or 12+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree
• You will have experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, robotics, or industrial automation within a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• You will have working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, ABB and/or Fanuc robotics, motion control, sensors, drives, electrical controls, and industrial automation equipment
• You must have the ability to support automation projects, equipment integration, validation, design reviews, and manufacturing process improvements in a regulated or high-compliance environment
• You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data, equipment trends, and process metrics to drive decisions and improvements
• You will have foundational understanding of Lean Production principles, including respect for people, continuous improvement (Kaizen), waste identification (Muda), and basic problem-solving, with the ability to apply, own, and drive these concepts to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost within one’s role
• You must demonstrate leadership behaviors including humility, transparency, accountability, agility, collaboration, strong communication, continuous learning, and the ability to challenge existing processes constructively
• You must have the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and external vendors

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, is a company that revolutionizes industries through innovative materials and surface coatings
• We are leaders in advanced materials and offer metal powders, sputtering targets, and surface coatings that enhance performance across various sectors
• We have a strong focus on innovation and offer a wide range of medical options, educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance
• We are committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development

What We Offer You!

• Competitive compensation
• A wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs
• Employee discount program
• 401K
• Pension plan
• Life insurance

Additional Information

• Export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations
• Commitment to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development