Senior Automation Engineer (Mechanical Design)

Your Job

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing automated systems and equipment to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety in manufacturing processes.

Our Team

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product design engineers, technicians, and professionals from various disciplines, to ensure successful integration and operation of automated systems.

What You Will Do



* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement automated systems and equipment.


* Evaluate and determine appropriate processes, whether manual, semi-automated, or fully automated, based on product requirements.


* Participate in DMF exercises to aid in the development of stable production environments.


* Identify and develop Automation suppliers for required tooling, considering mechanical design, build quality, ergonomics, and flexibility.


* Create and maintain detailed documentation related to the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated systems.


* Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies.


* Perform machine qualification reports, including validation of associated processes and capabilities.


* Apply strong analytical problem-solving skills to identify root causes and provide solutions for both new and existing processes.


* Travel up to 20%, including potential international travel, as required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronics, industrial, or manufacturing Engineering.


* Senior-level experience in automation and process development.


* Experience leading project development with vendors, from conceptualization to implementation.


* Mechanical design experience; pneumatic, robotics.


* Experience in the automation development industry.


* Working experience in automation design, process implementation, and troubleshooting of serial production processes.


* Ability to understand customer technical needs, specifications, and advanced automotive architecture, and correlate them to process design.


* Willingness to travel up to 20%, including potential international travel (US Visa).

What Will Put You Ahead



* Knowledge of PLC, vision systems, and robotics.


* Green belt qualification or higher.

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