Opex-Senior Automation Engineer- Advanced Manufacturing
Core
Technical leader driving advanced manufacturing automation solutions, specifically focusing on welding and joining automation, across a global supply chain.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (welding/joining focus)
Builds
Manufacturing automation systems, robotics, and automated joining technologies for rail equipment and industrial sectors.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Rail equipment / Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Welding automation, Robotic welding, Automated machining, Industrial automation, Robotics, Controls, Machine integration, Project leadership, Capital project execution, Technical concept development, Business case development, Cross-functional collaboration, Troubleshooting, Optimization, Standardization, Vendor management, FAT/SAT/Commissioning, Emerging tech evaluation (vision, AI), Mentorship
Preferred skills
Automated joining systems, Industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa), PLCs, HMIs, Industrial networking, Machine vision, Automated material handling, MES/SCADA/OEE, Lean Green Belt
Technologies
FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES, Machine vision systems, Simulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead automation projects from concept to production launch; Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify automation opportunities; Develop technical concepts, capital estimates, and ROI business cases; Serve as enterprise technical capability owner for welding and joining automation; Develop automation standards and specifications; Support multiple manufacturing sites and business units; Lead vendor selection, RFQs, design reviews, and commissioning; Troubleshoot and optimize existing systems; Identify and replicate successful solutions across sites; Mentor site engineering resources.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities