Principal Automation Engineer - Industrial Robotics (Onsite)

What You Will Do

• Apply automation engineering knowledge and collaborate with other organizations to support improvements in manufacturing operations.
• Execute assigned phases of project activities from concept development through deployment and operational handoff.
• Work effectively across a matrixed organization to coordinate priorities, exchange technical information, and support implementation of automation and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide technical contributions to the development of automation architectures and system designs under established guidelines.
• Conduct safety reviews and implement required controls in alignment with defined safety processes.
• Plan, organize, and manage moderately sized automation projects or workstreams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support effective deployment into live production environments.
• Prioritize assigned tasks to ensure work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
• Maintain current knowledge of control system and Industry 4.0 technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into project recommendations.
• Provide hands-on programming and troubleshooting support for automated control systems and robots as needed for assigned projects.
• Coach junior engineers or technicians on automation best practices and system operation.
• Communicate effectively with operations and engineering stakeholders regarding project status, technical challenges, and implementation plans.
• Support the development of sustainment materials and documentation to ensure stable long-term operation of deployed automation systems.
• Absorb and troubleshoot existing automation systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Hands-on industrial robotics experience.
• Experience implementing and/or supporting PLC, SCADA, MES, and/or Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Formal training on at least one major platform (e.g., FANUC).
• Experience developing in Ignition.
• Experience in Automation architecture and system design.
• Possesses business acumen and the ability to manage project budgets.
• Ability to work across the organization vertically and horizontally.