Automation Projects Engineer
About The Position
Hunter Douglas is seeking driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial candidates for the role of Automation Engineer. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated systems and solutions to support new manufacturing or operational initiatives across North American plants. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities, define technical requirements, and ensure seamless integration of equipment and controls. Key responsibilities include selecting technologies, programming PLCs or robotics, managing project timelines, troubleshooting, and ensuring systems meet safety and quality standards. The engineer will also validate performance, support startup activities, and drive continuous improvement from concept to handover. Strong analytical, technical, and project management skills are essential, along with adaptability to evolving technologies and dynamic project environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a Controls/Automation Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Omron, 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.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver against defined timelines and budgets.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external vendors/integrators.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 60% across US, Mexico, and vendor locations.
- Valid passport, 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 while ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and performance targets.
- Drive RFQs, vendor selection, and coordination of design reviews, FATs, SATs, installation, and startup.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, IT, Quality, and Maintenance for system integration.
- Support machine connectivity, data acquisition, and integration with MES and IT platforms.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance cycle time, OEE, and cost efficiency.
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and product discounts
- Time off with pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
