Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Supply Chain Org

Key Responsibilities

• Automation System Design & Integration

  • Develop and support automation concepts equipment specifications layouts interfaces and functional requirements for manufacturing applications.

  • Design integrate and troubleshoot automation systems including robotics machine vision and automated inspection conveyance and material handling sensors fixtures and controls.

  • Work with internal teams and external integrators to ensure automation solutions meet defined technical safety quality and production requirements.

• Qualification Validation & Commissioning

  • Develop and execute equipment qualification acceptance and performance-verification plans for automated manufacturing systems.

  • Support design reviews factory acceptance testing site acceptance testing installation commissioning startup and production handoff.

  • Document system performance test results operating procedures training materials and lessons learned; ensure issues are resolved before final acceptance.

• Automation Performance & Troubleshooting

  • Monitor and analyze automation performance including uptime cycle time yield throughput defect detection and equipment reliability.

  • Troubleshoot automation-related failures and production interruptions; lead structured root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities.

  • Identify and implement practical improvements to improve system robustness maintainability safety and operating performance.

• Manufacturing Support & Continuous Improvement

  • Provide timely technical support to manufacturing operations maintenance teams and external partners for automation-related issues.

  • Apply Lean Six Sigma and data-driven problem-solving tools to improve quality productivity waste reduction and labor efficiency.

  • Support process-engineering and operations teams in developing standard work preventive-maintenance requirements and recovery plans for automated equipment.

• New Product Introduction & Technology Deployment

  • Support new-product introduction pilot builds process transfer and production ramp by evaluating automation readiness and executing implementation plans.

  • Contribute to reuse and standardization by documenting proven equipment configurations technical requirements and operating best practices.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work effectively with Process Engineering Quality Operations Maintenance Design Engineering Supply Chain suppliers and manufacturing partners to execute technical deliverables.

  • Communicate project status technical findings risks and recommended actions clearly to relevant stakeholders.

  • Support a culture of safety quality accountability and continuous learning across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Controls Manufacturing Industrial or a related engineering discipline.
  • 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing automation industrial automation controls robotics or related engineering disciplines.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting automated equipment from concept design or integration through commissioning qualification and production support.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing new-product introduction process transfer or production scale-up is preferred.
• Technical Expertise
  • Hands-on knowledge of industrial robotics machine vision and automated inspection conveyance and material handling and automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience with PLC-based control systems HMIs industrial networks sensors actuators motion systems machine safety and equipment/system integration.
  • Experience with FAT/SAT commissioning performance qualification troubleshooting and structured root-cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing data systems MES/ERP interfaces traceability or digital-manufacturing tools is beneficial.
• Working Style & Collaboration
  • Ability to independently lead assigned technical work while seeking timely alignment on priorities tradeoffs and escalated risks.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with technical operational and supplier stakeholders.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills including the ability to document technical work and present findings concisely.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong systems-thinking analytical troubleshooting and data-based decision-making skills.
  • Hands-on detail-oriented approach to automation design integration qualification and production support.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • High degree of ownership integrity adaptability and commitment to safety and quality.

Work Environment & Travel

Primarily flex office and manufacturing-plant environments. Travel is expected up to approximately 30% depending on manufacturing locations supplier needs and product lifecycle requirements.

Impact of the Role

This role turns automation concepts into reliable manufacturing capability. The engineers work strengthens product quality yield throughput safety and cost performance by deploying and sustaining robust automation systems across the manufacturing network.