Automation Project Engineer

We're partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to hire an Automation Project Engineer who will play a key role in the design, documentation, and execution of automation and robotics projects. This position will work closely with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing operations, and third-party automation partners to deliver innovative solutions that improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

What You'll Do

• Design automation system layouts, equipment concepts, and End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) solutions.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Create technical drawings and project deliverables using CAD software.
• Support customer proposals, technical reviews, and solution development efforts.
• Size and specify robotic systems, automation equipment, and auxiliary components while coordinating with key vendors and suppliers.
• Design automation cells, safety guarding systems, and tooling solutions.
• Lead project execution activities including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and system validation.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer acceptance events.
• Partner with Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, technical documentation, and project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience supporting capital equipment, manufacturing equipment, or capital projects.
• Experience creating CAD layouts, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong robotics experience including robot sizing, cycle time analysis, capacity planning, automation equipment selection, and safety guarding design.
• Experience working with automation platforms such as FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Sepro, B&R, Beckhoff, or similar technologies.
• Background in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the plastics or injection molding industry.
• Exposure to AI-driven technologies, automation, or advanced manufacturing initiatives.

Ideal Background

This role is a great fit for Automation Engineers, Robotics Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Systems Integration Engineers, or Project Engineers with experience leading automation projects from concept through implementation. xuwmhxw Candidates should be comfortable working cross-functionally, managing technical project deliverables, and delivering customer-focused automation solutions.