Senior Automation Engineer
Mission
We help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Automation Engineer to lead and support manufacturing excellence initiatives across our global operations. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation, automation, and Industry 4.0 implementations within manufacturing processes, ensuring optimal utilization of assets, quality, and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced fabrication, assembly, and automation processes, including robotics, cobots, and electronic test platforms.
Support process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies.
Drive manufacturing digitization projects, including the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies such as data analytics, automation, smart manufacturing systems, and MES platforms (e.g., Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell) to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.
Lead and support the deployment of automation equipment, robotics, electronic hardware validation, and communication protocols.
Troubleshoot and optimize automation controllers, robotics and electronic systems to enhance production reliability.
Ensure interoperability between equipment and MES through standardized communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT).
Collaborate with equipment suppliers and internal teams to validate integration requirements.
Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, Data Historian systems for machine control and data acquisition.
Provide technical expertise, troubleshooting, and training to production and maintenance teams on automation, electronics, MES, and process improvements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or associate degree in Technical Field such as Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
In leu of degree, 10+ years of demonstrated experience.
Proven experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, smart manufacturing, digital transformation projects, and MES platforms (e.g., Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell).
Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), industrial networking, and data acquisition.
Familiarity with at least one MES platform (e.g., Ignition, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, or similar).
Qualifications
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and automation technologies.
Proficiency in industrial communication protocols and database systems.
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
Skills
Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), industrial networking, and data acquisition.
Familiarity with at least one MES platform (e.g., Ignition, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, or similar).
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy.” A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period.
Pay
N/A
Schedule
Hybrid