Automation Projects Engineer

Hunter Douglas•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$97,000 - $131,000

About The Position

Hunter Douglas is seeking an Automation Projects Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated systems and solutions supporting new manufacturing and operational initiatives across North American plants. The engineer works with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Production, and IT, to identify automation opportunities, define technical requirements, and integrate equipment and controls into new processes or production lines. The role includes selecting technologies, programming controls and robotics, managing project delivery, troubleshooting, validating performance, supporting startup, and driving continuous improvement from concept through handover. Systems must meet applicable safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience as a Controls or Automation Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
Strong PLC programming expertise, including Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Omron, or Siemens.
Experience with industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IO-Link.
Hands-on knowledge of robotics, vision systems, VFDs, and servo motion control.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver against defined timelines and budgets.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external vendors or integrators.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel up to 35–40% across the United States, Mexico, and vendor locations for meetings, workshops, and project implementations.
Valid passport and driver’s license, and ability to travel on short notice as required.

Responsibilities

Lead automation and controls scope for new equipment, production lines, and manufacturing initiatives.
Design, program, and deploy PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, VFDs, and industrial networks.
Define project scope, technical specifications, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
Manage multiple automation projects and deliver against cost, schedule, and performance targets.
Drive RFQs and vendor selection, and coordinate design reviews, FATs, SATs, installation, and startup.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, IT, Quality, and Maintenance to integrate systems.
Support machine connectivity, data acquisition, and integration with MES and IT platforms.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance cycle time, OEE, and cost efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.