Senior Automation Engineer

Automation System Design & Ownership

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and assembly processes.
• Serve as the technical owner for automation systems from concept through sustained production.
• Ensure automation solutions are robust, scalable, safe, and aligned with manufacturing requirements.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues impacting equipment performance and uptime.

Mechanical Engineering & Machine Design

• Design and modify mechanical systems including mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, and machine assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Improve machine reliability, ergonomics, throughput, and serviceability through thoughtful mechanical design.
• Redesign or modify components and systems to address chronic reliability, quality, or safety issues.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) initiatives.

Electrical & Controls Engineering

• Design, specify, and troubleshoot electrical control systems including control panels, wiring schematics, sensors, actuators, motion devices, and safety components.
• Develop, program, and debug PLC-based control systems (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Omron), including I/O, sequencing, motion control, and safety logic.
• Configure and support HMI systems, ensuring intuitive operator interfaces, alarms, diagnostics, and system visibility.
• Ensure electrical designs and implementations comply with applicable UL, CE, and internal standards.

Robotics, Vision, and Advanced Automation

• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots (e.g., ABB, Fanuc), including motion optimization and end‑of‑arm tooling.
• Implement and maintain machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) for inspection, alignment, and process verification.
• Integrate robotics, vision, motion, and PLC systems into cohesive, reliable automation solutions.

Troubleshooting, Reliability & Production Support

• Diagnose and resolve complex electromechanical system issues on live production equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for chronic downtime or performance losses.
• Establish preventive maintenance strategies, spare parts lists, and reliability improvements to maximize uptime.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment startups, ramp-ups, and sustained production.

Capital Equipment & Project Execution

• Lead all aspects of capital equipment projects, including requirements definition, vendor selection, design reviews, and technical approvals.
• Manage installation, commissioning, validation, and production handoff.
• Prepare detailed cost justifications, ROI analyses, and capital expenditure requests.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.

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