Senior Automation Engineer
About The Position
Westlake is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to drive automation strategy and execution across its building products manufacturing operations. The role executes automation projects from concept through commissioning, improves plant safety and performance, and partners with engineering, operations, IT, and manufacturing teams to implement practical, high-impact solutions across multiple sites. The position includes both office and plant-floor work in an industrial environment, with approximately 40–50% travel. The engineer will lead projects through installation, commissioning, and startup; identify automation and AI opportunities; and provide technical guidance, training, troubleshooting, and post-implementation support to plant teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 10 or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 5 or more years of experience in automation, capital project management, engineering design, and equipment integration.
- Hands-on knowledge of PLC/HMI programming, ladder logic, and industrial robotics such as FANUC, ABB, or KUKA.
- Strong project leadership, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and technical documentation.
- Comfort working in an industrial environment and using required PPE.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 40–50%.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead automation projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and startup.
- Develop solutions that improve safety, reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, IT, and project teams to identify automation and AI opportunities.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder communication.
- Perform feasibility studies and technical assessments to support engineering decisions.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and provide post-implementation support.
- Provide technical guidance and training to plant teams.
- Collaborate with production teams to identify and implement process improvements through automation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Annual retirement contribution.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Paid vacation.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Fitness reimbursement program.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
