Automation Engineer/Sr

Excelitas•Boulder, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Excelitas is a global technology leader focused on delivering market-driven solutions for illumination, optical, detection, and imaging needs. We are seeking an Automation Engineer/Sr responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing automation systems to enhance production efficiency, reliability, and process consistency. This role collaborates closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated equipment and control systems. This position can be based in Boulder, CO or Pittsburgh, PA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience working with industrial automation systems in manufacturing environments.
At least 8 years of experience is needed for the Sr level.
Experience with PLC programming, robotics, or automated manufacturing equipment
Experience supporting automated production lines or equipment integration
Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms)
Experience with HMI systems, robotics, sensors, and industrial control systems
Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and automation issues
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications in PLC programming or industrial automation preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and support automation systems, PLCs, robotics, and control systems used in manufacturing operations.
Diagnose and resolve automation-related issues to ensure equipment uptime and production continuity.
Perform system upgrades, modifications, and preventive maintenance on automated equipment.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, cycle time, and process efficiency through automation enhancements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving productivity, reliability, and process consistency.
Work with engineering teams to implement improvements in process control and manufacturing automation.
Support the design, testing, and implementation of new automation systems and equipment upgrades.
Participate in equipment commissioning, system validation, and startup activities.
Ensure automation systems are properly documented and integrated with plant systems.
Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams on automation-related issues.
Analyze equipment performance data to identify root causes of operational problems.
Support rapid resolution of automation failures that impact production.
Maintain documentation for automation programs, system configurations, and equipment specifications.
Ensure automation systems comply with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
Support development of standard operating procedures and training materials related to automation systems.