Automation Engineer
Core
Lead and manage all automation, controls, and industrial technology systems within a manufacturing facility to maximize safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC automation manager (manufacturing)
Builds
Automated production equipment, control systems, and digital transformation initiatives
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Omron), SCADA, HMI, MES, industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA), robotics and motion control, instrumentation and process controls, cybersecurity for industrial control systems, project management, budget management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Master's degree, experience in high-speed manufacturing, chemical processing, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or fragrance industries, Lean Manufacturing, TPM
Technologies
Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Omron, SCADA, HMI, MES, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA
Responsibilities
Develop and execute plant automation strategy, lead automation projects from concept through startup, oversee PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS/MES systems, lead troubleshooting for complex automation issues, manage automation department budget and resources, recruit and mentor automation personnel
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities