Technology Automation Engineer

SLB•Shreveport, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB, focusing on ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen, and Data center infrastructure solutions. The Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides innovative and cost-effective solutions for building faster, smarter, and more resilient data centers. Their modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. SLB is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to support this business. The Technology Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, testing, and commissioning automation systems, focusing on complex manufacturing and assembly processes. The engineer will manage automation projects from concept through implementation and production ramp-up, collaborating with various internal departments and external system integrators. Multiple openings are available across different experience levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, Manufacturing, Robotics Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience for external hire to be considered for a Senior Level.
Experience developing, implementing, or supporting industrial automation systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience with industrial robotic systems such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, or similar platforms.
Experience with PLC systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems such as FactoryTalk, WinCC, Ignition, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with sensors, actuators, servo systems, VFDs, machine vision, pneumatic systems, and industrial communication networks.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
Understanding of automated tooling and fixture design, including locating, clamping, tolerance, repeatability, and accessibility.
Knowledge of industrial machine and robotic safety principles.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple technical activities and work effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
Possesses a high degree of initiative and is adaptable and willing to learn new technologies.
Able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with automation system integrators, machine builders, or equipment suppliers is preferred.
Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, and production ramp-up is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing automation projects from concept development through installation, commissioning, validation, and production ramp-up.
Analyze manufacturing and assembly processes to identify automation opportunities based on safety, quality, ergonomics, cycle time, capacity, and cost.
Develop automation concepts using industrial robots, automated fixtures, conveyors, gantries, material handling systems, machine vision, sensors, servo systems, and other automation technologies.
Define technical requirements, process sequences, equipment specifications, cycle-time requirements, system interfaces, and acceptance criteria for automation projects.
Develop technical specifications and RFQs and coordinate with automation integrators, machine builders, and equipment suppliers.
Evaluate supplier concepts and proposals based on technical feasibility, takt time, flexibility, safety, maintainability, reliability, cost, and lead time.
Lead and participate in technical design reviews covering equipment layout, robotics, tooling and fixtures, controls, electrical systems, safety systems, and material flow.
Coordinate the integration of robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, servo systems, machine vision, safety systems, and material handling equipment.
Review robotic applications considering payload, reach, cycle time, end-of-arm tooling, accessibility, process requirements, and equipment layout.
Support the development and validation of automated fixtures and tooling to ensure proper location, alignment, clamping, repeatability, and manufacturing tolerances.
Perform or support cycle-time, takt-time, and capacity analysis to ensure automation systems meet production requirements.
Support PLC, HMI, robot, and industrial control system programming and troubleshooting as required.
Coordinate and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), equipment commissioning, and production validation.
Ensure automation solutions comply with applicable machine safety standards, risk assessments, guarding requirements, interlocks, and company HSE requirements.
Provide technical support and training to Manufacturing, Production, and Maintenance personnel for implemented automation systems.
Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of automation equipment and processes.