Automation Integration Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, debug and maintain PLC control systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000) for new and existing production cells.
• Integrate and program industrial robots (Fanuc) and coordinate robot-to-cell communications and safety systems.
• Develop and configure HMIs and operator interfaces for intuitive machine operation and troubleshooting.
• Implement and support vision inspection systems to ensure product quality and process verification.
• Configure and maintain Ignition SCADA/HMI systems and integrate with plant networks and MES.
• Lead and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT); prepare test plans, protocols and acceptance documentation.
• Perform cell integration activities including wiring, I/O verification, commissioning, and start-up support for cell installations.
• Manage automation and capital improvement projects: scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, cost tracking and stakeholder communication.
• Integrate automation systems with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for data collection, traceability and production control.
• Create and maintain design documentation, control narratives, P&IDs where applicable, PLC/HMI code libraries, and change control records.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Provide training and technical guidance to maintenance and operations staff; support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization across cells.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing automation, including PLC programming and robot integration.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms and RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 programming environment.
• Proven experience integrating and programming Fanuc robots and related communication protocols.
• Practical experience with machine vision systems and inspection integration (e.g., Cognex, Keyence or similar).
• Experience configuring and using Ignition SCADA or similar SCADA platforms.
• Experience planning and executing FATs, SATs and cell installations, including wiring and I/O verification.
• Demonstrated experience with MES integration and data exchange between controls and enterprise systems.
• Project management experience managing capital improvement projects, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation and change management skills; familiar with validation and regulatory documentation where applicable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work cross-functionally and coordinate contractors and vendors.
• Willingness to travel to multiple facilities and support hands-on commissioning and installations.

Benefits

• Vacation/PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

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Benefits

• Vacation/PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k