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Position Summary
The Automation Project Engineer leads the full execution of robotic and automation systems – from sales handoff through design, build, integration, and customer acceptance. This role is responsible for delivering complete, functional automation solutions that meet customer requirements, schedule, and budget commitments.
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 Building on the technical foundation of Applications Engineering and Mechanical Engineering roles, the Automation Project Engineer owns the transition from sales concept to reality – driving system design, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful deployment in manufacturing environments.
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 Projects include advanced automation solutions, from custom equipment and robotic cells, to liquid metering and dispensing systems, material handling , and integrated automation solutions involving mechanical design, controls, and manufacturing expertise.
Primary Responsibilities
Project Ownership & Execution
- Own automation projects from sales handoff through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer delivery with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Define and validate project scope, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and proposal assumptions
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
- Lead project meetings including kickoff, design reviews, and customer updates
- Identify risks and drive resolution
System Design & Engineering Leadership
- Lead system-level design of automation equipment including robotics and mechanical systems
- Generate and oversee detailed CAD designs and drawing packages
- Ensure designs are manufacturable and meet performance requirements
- Guide mechanical design work including tooling and fixturing
Manufacturing & Integration Coordination
- Work with machining, fabrication, and assembly teams
- Troubleshoot issues during build and integration
- Drive Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
- Support system startup and validation
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead teams across mechanical, electrical, controls, and applications engineering
- Coordinate with Sales and Applications Engineering to maintain scope alignment
- Work with Controls Engineering to define architecture and I/O
- Interface with vendors and customers
- Serve as primary technical contact during execution
- Drive design reviews across disciplines
- Resolve build issues with fabrication and assembly teams
- Lead integration troubleshooting with cross-discipline teams
- Align Sales, Engineering, and Operations on scope changes
- Manage vendor coordination impacting delivery
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands on automation experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial robotics, automation integration, applications engineering and mechanical design.
- Strong experience with robotic systems and automated manufacturing cells.
- Working knowledge of PLC‑based control systems, HMIs, industrial sensing technologies, and system safety concepts.
- Experience evaluating manufacturing processes and developing robotic automation concepts.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or 3D CAD tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both internal teams and customers.
- Highly organized, self‑driven, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects at different phases of execution
- Valid driver’s license and US Passport required
- Ability to travel Internationally
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