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- Job Overview The Senior Automation Engineer leads the design, development, integration, and implementation of automatic and semi-automatic solutions for assembly, cable assembly and molding operations.
- This position is responsible for improving manufacturing productivity, quality, safety, equipment reliability, and process performance through automation, controls engineering, robotics, machine vision, and continuous improvement.
- The role provides technical leadership to the Automation team and collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and external suppliers to deliver projects from initial concept through validation and production release.
- Job Requirements Lead automation projects from concept, quotation, and business justification through programming, commissioning, validation, and production release.
- Support the development, integration, troubleshooting, and validation of automated wire-processing equipment.
- Drive equipment capability improvements, cycle-time reduction, scrap reduction, and OEE improvements for cable manufacturing operations.
- Establish process standards and best practices for automated wire harness and cable assembly equipment.
- Develop project scopes, technical specifications, budgets, timelines, resource plans, and performance objectives.
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robots, cobots, vision systems, servo systems, VFDs, sensors, and automated equipment.
- Design and integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls solutions for assembly and molding processes.
- Develop manufacturing fixtures, poka-yoke devices, robotic applications, and automated inspection solutions.
- Provide advanced technical support and root cause analysis for automation-related production issues.
- Coordinate equipment installation, startup, commissioning, functional testing, and process validation.
- Manage equipment and material quotations, purchase orders, suppliers, contractors, and project documentation.
- Ensure automation systems comply with machine safety, guarding, interlock, LOTO, quality, and EHS requirements.
- Monitor automation project metrics and ensure technical deliverables, timelines, budgets, and expected results are achieved.
- Train and provide technical guidance to automation engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, and production teams.
- Lead Kaizen, 5S, equipment standardization, and continuous improvement activities.
- What your background should look like Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- Five to seven years of experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, or a similar manufacturing role.
- Demonstrated experience leading automation projects from concept through production implementation.
- Experience supporting automatic and semi-automatic equipment in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Technical Requirements PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting, preferably with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Keyence platforms.
- Hands-on experience with FANUC, ABB, Epson or similar industrial robots and collaborative robots.
- Experience integrating Cognex, Keyence, or comparable machine vision systems.
- Hands-on experience with wire processing and cable assembly equipment such as Komax, Schleuniger, and Squib systems.
- Knowledge of servomotors, VFDs, sensors, actuators, industrial controls, and motion systems.
- Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus.
- Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or comparable engineering design software.
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and industrial maintenance knowledge.
- Knowledge of equipment validation, machine safety, risk assessment, and manufacturing quality requirements.
- Strong knowledge of wire cutting, stripping, crimping, tinning, welding, sealing, marking, and cable preparation processes.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Availability to support production requirements, equipment launches, and critical project activities across different shifts.