Senior Automation Engineer III

About the role

Our client, a leading U.S. manufacturer with highly automated production operations, is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join its Automation Engineering team. This individual will serve as the mechanical systems design expert responsible for designing and developing automated manufacturing solutions from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing automation equipment, fixtures, conveyors, robotic cells, and manufacturing systems in a high-volume industrial environment. This role is heavily focused on concept development, detailed mechanical design, and manufacturing support, while collaborating closely with controls engineers, robotics specialists, maintenance, and operations teams. This engineer will support multiple manufacturing facilities and play a key role in improving automation capabilities, increasing production efficiency, and delivering new automation projects from initial concept through production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated manufacturing systems, equipment, fixtures, conveyors, and robotic work cells.
• Create system concepts and equipment architectures to solve manufacturing and operational challenges.
• Generate detailed mechanical designs, assemblies, layouts, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Design automation solutions that integrate with robotics, PLC controls, vision systems, and material handling equipment.
• Support projects through the full lifecycle, including concept development, design, prototyping, testing, implementation, and manufacturing support.
• Collaborate with controls engineers and robotics specialists to ensure successful equipment integration and commissioning.
• Provide manufacturing support for production departments, maintenance teams, and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in prototype development, R&D activities, and equipment validation efforts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and system-level issues related to automated equipment and production systems