Automation Engineer

What the role needs

• If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.
• What You’ll Do
• Drive Automation Excellence
• Serve as the technical lead for automated systems, including our Laser Welding Line, ensuring safe, stable, and repeatable production
• Troubleshoot automation, controls, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain throughput
• Optimize processes to improve cycle time, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Support new product introductions (NPI), including equipment setup, validation, and readiness
• Strengthen Equipment Reliability
• Support maintenance and reliability programs across automated and semi-automated manufacturing systems
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls issues
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to drive equipment upgrades and improvements
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring failures

From the employer

Our partner is at the forefront of energy innovation—designing and building high-performance lithium battery systems that power everything from marine to specialty vehicles. We’re looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven Automation Engineer to play a critical role in advancing our manufacturing capabilities and supporting our rapid growth. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact. What You’ll Do Drive Automation Excellence • Serve as the technical lead for automated systems, including our Laser Welding Line, ensuring safe, stable, and repeatable production • Troubleshoot automation, controls, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain throughput • Optimize processes to improve cycle time, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) • Support new product introductions (NPI), including equipment setup, validation, and readiness Strengthen Equipment Reliability • Support maintenance and reliability programs across automated and semi-automated manufacturing systems • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls issues • Partner with Maintenance and Operations to drive equipment upgrades and improvements • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring failures Support Cutting-Edge Battery Systems • Provide technical expertise for the Balancing Work Center and charger systems • Assist in designing, building, and commissioning battery chargers and related equipment • Maintain and troubleshoot balancing and charging systems to ensure safe operation • Develop and maintain documentation, wiring diagrams, and technical standards Advanced Controls & Technology • Support PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, vision systems, and industrial networks • Assist with programming updates, integration, and continuous system improvements • Maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, and software backups Lead Continuous Improvement • Contribute to initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery • Support capital projects from equipment selection through commissioning (FAT/SAT) • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) • 3+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment • Strong hands-on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial networks • Programming experience (C, C++, Python, or G-Code preferred) • Proven troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation • Working knowledge of industrial safety standards (LOTO, machine guarding, etc.) • Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to drive root cause solutions • Excellent collaboration and communication skills