The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation systems to optimize production processes. This role requires an in-depth understanding of robotics, control systems, and automation technologies. The successful candidate will lead complex projects, develop innovative solutions, and ensure seamless integration of new automation technologies across the enterprise. A commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and operational efficiency is essential. This position also involves significant collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Visit plant locations, learn, and understand the production processes; identify and document automation opportunities. Assess the financial and efficiency impacts of these opportunities.
• Develop novel solutions for automation throughout the enterprise.
• Develop robotics, computer vision, Material Handling devises, transfer conveyors or motion control software related to custom automation solution development.
• Designing and developing control algorithms that use sensors and other feedback mechanisms to regulate equipment operation.
• Developing and designing new automation technologies and processes to improve efficiency.
• Developing safety standards for new equipment and processes
• Designing and building computerized control systems for manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines and Molding Cells.
• Testing new equipment designs or process changes to ensure they meet safety standards and specifications.
• Overseeing the installation of new automated equipment or processes to ensure proper function and lead the decommission of the new lines or equipment.
• Designing control systems for industrial machines and equipment, such as robots or manufacturing systems Creating operational manuals for use with new equipment or processes
• This position may require up to 50% of travel
• Other duties assigned by Manager

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree or education
• 10-15 years of direct experience in engineering and development of robotics and automation integration.
• Ability to act as a single threaded leader on complex projects while still contributing to concurrent running projects, focusing on multiple value streams and technology types.
• Proficiency in PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Vision Systems for Quality and Robotic Control, Torque Control Integration, Bin Picking Vision/Robot Integration, Robotic Welding, and Robotic Assembly.
• Fluent in Inductive Automation Ignition and OPC-UA MES mindset.
• Proficient in Python, Java, or similar scripting languages.
• Strong database programming and architecture skills, fluent in SQL programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Organizational skills - to map out projects, prioritize workload and keep accurate documentation.
• Flexibility & Adaptability - must be able to keep up with latest techniques and technologies as they develop.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.