Automation Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8–12+ years of experience in industrial automation, advanced manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, robotics, manufacturing technology deployment, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing automation solutions in manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading automation equipment selection, controls integration, factory commissioning, and production startup activities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial robotics, machine vision systems, motion control systems, safety systems, PLC programming platforms, and industrial communications networks.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing automation technologies, robotics, controls systems, vision systems, and industrial networking.
• Experience developing automation strategies, technology roadmaps, and manufacturing modernization initiatives.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and labor efficiency.
• Expertise in automation business case development, capital justification, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, AGVs/AMRs, conveyor systems, and warehouse automation technologies.
• Experience with manufacturing controls architectures, PLC platforms, HMI systems, SCADA systems, and factory connectivity solutions.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 principles, connected factory technologies, IIoT platforms, and digital manufacturing systems.
• Experience with manufacturing data systems, MES integration, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Proficiency in automation system architecture, controls design review, electrical schematics, and automation project lifecycle management.
• Experience standardizing automation technologies, deployment methodologies, and technical governance processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Facilities, Information Technology, and Supply Chain teams.
• Proficiency in project management and execution of complex capital and technology deployment projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with suppliers, plant leadership, and executive teams.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, AGVs/AMRs, warehouse automation, and factory logistics technologies preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, PMP, Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or equivalent professional certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated success deploying scalable manufacturing technologies that improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop the STL automation strategy and deployment roadmap.
• Evaluate automation opportunities across machining, brazing, assembly, testing, and material movement.
• Support automation equipment selection and supplier engagement.
• Develop business cases and implementation plans for automation investments.
• Define automation requirements for new production cells and manufacturing processes.
• Support controls integration, system validation, and commissioning activities.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to align automation with production flow and capacity requirements.
• Support connected factory and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Establish automation standards and technology architecture for STL.
• Own the long-term STL automation and manufacturing technology roadmap.
• Lead future automation expansion projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and labor efficiency through automation.
• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, robotics, controls, vision systems, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Develop automated material handling and factory connectivity strategies.
• Standardize automation technologies and deployment methodologies.
• Support replication of successful manufacturing technologies across future facilities when applicable.
• Partner with Operations and Business leadership on technology investment strategies.
• Ensure STL remains aligned with industry best practices and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Lead automation equipment selection, supplier evaluation, controls integration, factory commissioning, and production startup activities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Facilities, Information Technology, and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage and execute complex capital and technology deployment projects.