Automation Engineer
About The Position
As an Automation Engineer at Igus Inc., you will design, program, integrate, and deploy automation solutions for customers and internal operations. The role involves evaluating project requirements, developing control strategies, integrating robotic and automation systems, and supporting projects from concept through commissioning. The position also supports internal automation initiatives and Low Cost Automation tradeshow demonstration systems. It includes customer-facing technical support, troubleshooting, training, and presentations, as well as technical documentation and compliance with safety standards and customer requirements. Candidates should have a relevant engineering bachelor's degree and experience with industrial automation, robotics, controls, or machine integration. Occasional travel for customer visits, deployments, and tradeshows is expected. The employer welcomes enthusiastic, self-motivated candidates with a strong work ethic, including those who do not meet every qualification.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with industrial automation, robotics, controls, or machine integration.
- Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, sensors, motion control systems, and robotics.
- Experience with automation programming and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, deployments, and tradeshows.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
- Enthusiasm for learning, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic; candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using robotics, motion control systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial control hardware.
- Evaluate customer applications and develop complete automation system architectures.
- Develop and modify PLC, HMI, robot, and motion control programs.
- Configure industrial communication protocols and optimize system performance.
- Lead projects from concept through deployment, managing scope, schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
- Integrate robots, tooling, vision systems, sensors, conveyors, and automation equipment into production-ready systems.
- Assemble, test, validate, and improve prototype automation systems and proof-of-concept applications.
- Support internal automation initiatives to increase productivity, reduce manual processes, and improve operational efficiency.
- Design and maintain demonstration systems showcasing Low Cost Automation solutions.
- Provide technical support, troubleshooting, training, and customer-facing presentations.
- Create technical documentation and ensure compliance with safety standards and customer requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities.
- Company-paid HSA medical plan.
- Company-paid dental coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- 3% safe harbor retirement company contribution.
- 20 paid time off days per year, plus 9 holidays.
- Subsidized on-site lunch.
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Job Type
Full-time
