Automation Engineer

Description

• Perform and support the study, selection, and implementation of automated equipment.
• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
• Integrate automation systems with MES, historian, and enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Power BI)
• Develop and standardize global autonomation best practices, ensuring alignment across all Critical Power sites.
• Design, engineer, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA-based automation systems for manufacturing and testing of power distribution equipment, including the development and modification of moderately complex tooling, machinery, and processes.
• Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products.
• Provide technical mentorship to regional engineers
• Ensure compliance with global electrical and safety standards (e.g., NFPA 70E, IEC, UL, CE)
• Act as a global liaison between regional teams, engineering, and leadership to ensure consistent implementation of automation strategies.
• Demonstrates and thorouth understing of customer requirements, offer suggestions and ideas on how best to deliver automation solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of automation into product designs
• Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives in manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Solidworks and /or AutoCad (preferred).
• Basic scripting capabilities (Python, C/C++) to support automation workflows and system integration.
• Experience with automation systems, including robotics, machine safety devices, MES integration, and Industry 4.0/IIoT solutions.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting and deploying automated equipments.
• Strong technical foundation in electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, PLC/HMI programming, and industrial communication protocols.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Proficient in root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Available to travel 20% -50% domestic and international.
• Lean Manufacturing (preferred).
• Ability to interpret and develop mechanical and electrical designs using tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Skilled in project management, vendor coordination, and execution of FAT/SAT activities for equipment and automation deployments.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance