Automation Engineer

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision. Overview GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match (where applicable) Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification. Key Responsibilities Automation Applications, Strategy & CapEx Justification Partner with operations, manufacturing engineering, and quality to identify automation use cases that improve safety, quality, and throughput Develop capital expenditure justifications and ROI/payback analyses to support automation project funding Lead cross-functional project teams (quality, safety, operations, manufacturing engineering, and facilities) assigned to automation initiatives Develop specifications for individual automation projects and create GTI-wide standards for control systems, preferred robot manufacturers, and welding equipment OEMs Write project-specific performance clauses and high-level automation requirements for new system deployments Automation System Design & Integration Design, specify, and implement robotic cells and systems across GTI’s manufacturing footprint Select and oversee external integrators to execute detailed design work Lead internal and external design reviews to verify system safety, quality, and technical alignment Coordinate installation, validation, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of automation systems with integrators and plant teams Ensure integration of robotics (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Motoman, etc.), tooling, sensors, and safety systems Strategy Development and Sustainability Develop and lead our strategy to embed automated manufacturing processes that align with our business objectives Ensure that our competency matrix and development plans align with our technical bench strengths needed to succeed in automation Align our integration, programming and automation environment provide for a robust and manageable solution set Analyze new products and programs and provide guidance to leverage our automation strengths Partner with mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure production readiness of automated systems Support design-for-manufacturability efforts on new products to enable automated processes Documentation & Training Maintain detailed technical documentation including robot programs, schematics, and SOPs Train and mentor technicians, operators, and junior engineers on robotic welding system operation, troubleshooting, and programming Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering 8-10+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or controls engineering Hands-on experience implementing and supporting robotic welding systems Proficiency with industrial welding robots (FANUC, ABB, Motoman, KUKA or similar) Strong experience with PLC programming and controls integration (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) Proven success leading cross-functional automation projects and managing integrators Strong understanding of welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, resistance spot welding) and metallurgy basics Knowledge of industrial safety standards (OSHA, NFPA79, RIA) and risk assessments for robotic systems Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills Strong project management skills to coordinate multiple automation projects and vendor integrations Effective communicator and collaborative team player with leadership experience Preferred Qualifications Experience with robotic simulation tools (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, etc.) Experience integrating vision systems, sensors, motion control, or automated material handling Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for fixture or tooling design Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification Why Join GTI Lead automation for a rapidly growing industrial fabrication company Hands-on, high-impact technical role in a fast-paced environment Competitive compensation and benefits Work with advanced robotic technology to build mission-critical infrastructure GTI Energy is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in our workforce. Equal Opportunity & Compliance GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr GTI Fabrication