Automation Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Drive Automation Excellence
• Serve as the technical lead for automated systems, including our Laser Welding Line, ensuring safe, stable, and repeatable production
• Troubleshoot automation, controls, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain throughput
• Optimize processes to improve cycle time, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Support new product introductions (NPI), including equipment setup, validation, and readiness
• Strengthen Equipment Reliability
• Support maintenance and reliability programs across automated and semi-automated manufacturing systems
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls issues
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to drive equipment upgrades and improvements
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring failures
• Support Cutting-Edge Battery Systems
• Provide technical expertise for the Balancing Work Center and charger systems
• Assist in designing, building, and commissioning battery chargers and related equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot balancing and charging systems to ensure safe operation
• Develop and maintain documentation, wiring diagrams, and technical standards
• Advance Controls & Technology Support
• Support PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, vision systems, and industrial networks
• Assist with programming updates, integration, and continuous system improvements
• Maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, and software backups
• Lead Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery
• Support capital projects from equipment selection through commissioning (FAT/SAT)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
• 3+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong hands-on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial networks
• [Automation...gineer New | Word] Programming experience (C, C++, Python, or G-Code preferred)
• [Automation...gineer New | Word] Proven troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
• Working knowledge of industrial safety standards (LOTO, machine guarding, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to drive root cause solutions
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills