Sr Automation Engineer
Core
Lead automation technical work for assembly, ultrasonic welding, decorating, testing, labeling, and packaging automation lines for Barbie products, including robotic systems, vision inspection stations, and servo positioning systems.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (consumer goods manufacturing)
Builds
Robotic systems, vision inspection stations, servo positioning systems, and customized automatic tooling for toy assembly and packaging
Domain
Consumer goods / Toy manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
PLC programming (Siemens/Mitsubishi), HMI configuration, servo & motion control, robot programming, vision system tuning, safety circuit design, root cause analysis, FAT/SAT execution, electrical schematic reading, 8D/5-Why analysis
Preferred skills
Robotic integration, machine vision, injection molding processes, toy assembly processes, multinational manufacturing environment experience
Technologies
Siemens PLC, Mitsubishi PLC, Fanuc robots, ABB robots, Epson robots, HMI, servo systems, pneumatics, machine vision systems
Responsibilities
Develop control program logic and carry out on-site commissioning; Drive automation reliability improvement and reduce unplanned downtime; Support automation capital projects and NPI requirements; Establish and update automation standards and troubleshooting guides; Ensure compliance with global EH&S and machine safety requirements; Mentor junior engineers and deliver technical training.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC