Automation Engineer
Core
Provide automation and controls support to improve safety, reliability, quality, throughput, and equipment effectiveness in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (manufacturing)
Builds
Automated manufacturing equipment, safety systems, and control documentation
Domain
Manufacturing (Tire/Rubber)
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI systems, robotics, drives, sensors, safety circuits, industrial networks, electrical schematics, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, installation, commissioning, validation, documentation, training, OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout
Preferred skills
Tire or rubber manufacturing experience, Rockwell, Siemens, WinCC, TIA Portal, Fanuc, KUKA robotics, material alignment systems
Technologies
PLC, Robotics, C++, Rockwell, Siemens, WinCC, TIA Portal, Fanuc, KUKA
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment; analyze automation downtime and recurring failures; coordinate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, IT/OT, vendors, and suppliers; maintain automation standards and control documentation; support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies; train employees on automation troubleshooting and safe work practices; report automation metrics and project status to leadership.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
