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.
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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.