Principal Automation Engineer (Rack)
Core
Leading production/manufacturing automation projects with a focus on vision and inspection systems within high-volume manufacturing operations.
Role type
Principal Automation Engineer (Rack)
Builds
Production automation solutions and inspection systems for manufacturing sites
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
Manufacturing automation systems expertise, Industrial automation technologies, Project lifecycle management, Vendor management, Cross-functional collaboration, Business case development, Technical solution evaluation
Preferred skills
Maintenance automation experience, Manufacturing process automation, Vision/inspection for large products/assemblies, Leadership or mentoring experience
Technologies
Vision systems, Inspection systems, Capital equipment
Responsibilities
Identify, plan, and oversee vision system and inspection automation projects, Act as liaison between sites and automation vendors, Coordinate with internal teams and third-party suppliers, Lead cross-functional automation initiatives, Develop business cases and define technical/financial requirements, Oversee automation project execution