Automation Design Engineer
Core
Design and develop electrical architectures, control panels, and PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
Role type
Senior IC automation design engineer (electrical/mechatronics)
Builds
Custom automation equipment, control systems, and production machinery for global manufacturing clients
Domain
Industrial automation, EMS, high-volume manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (automation equipment)
Required skills
Electrical system design, Control panel design, PLC programming, Machine safety logic, Industrial automation integration, Servo and motion control, Industrial communication protocols, CAD tools for schematics
Preferred skills
EMS industry experience, Machine commissioning, Robotics and vision systems, Industry 4.0 technologies
Technologies
EtherCAT, TCP/IP, Modbus, RS232/RS485, PLCs, HMIs, Safety controllers, Servo drives, Industrial sensors
Responsibilities
Design electrical architectures and create detailed schematics/wiring diagrams, Develop and optimize PLC programs for automation equipment, Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery on time and budget, Provide technical guidance to panel builders and support equipment assembly/wiring verification, Generate engineering documentation including BOMs and installation manuals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC