Engineer, Senior Automation

Engineer, Senior Automation

LOCATION:

Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND:
Bendix | REQUISITION  | JOB GRADE: 16  | ON-SITE/REMOTE:
On-site Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Automation Engineer provides hands-on technical leadership for automated manufacturing systems, with a focus on robotics, mechanical automation, EOAT, sensors, actuators, vision systems, and production troubleshooting. This role improves equipment uptime, safety, quality, and throughput by diagnosing issues across robot motion, part handling, fixture interaction, PLC/HMI interfaces, and vision/scanner systems. The ideal candidate is a strong robotics and mechanical automation troubleshooter with practical PLC debug capability and strong cross-functional execution skills.

Essential Functions Provides technical leadership for manufacturing automation and operations.

Develops, integrates, and improves automated equipment, control systems, and robotics.

Maintains PFMEAs and ensures compliance with ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.

Troubleshoots automation and production issues to improve safety, quality, productivity, and uptime.

Leads automation projects and new product launches from concept through production.

Collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Supports corrective actions, quality requirements, employee training, and safety programs.

Prepares performance reports and provides off-shift support as required.

Experience Requires at least 4 years of engineering experience in a fast paced, continuous improvement, production environment.

Robotics troubleshooting and programming experience

Mechanical automation understanding

Manufacturing floor troubleshooting experience

Ability to read/debug PLC logic

Sensor and actuator troubleshooting

Cross-functional execution with maintenance and production

Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.

Experience with automation controls, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and GD&T.

Experience with SCADA, MES, IIoT, and industrial communication protocols.

Experience with motion control and robotic systems.

Desirable experience:

Vision system experience

Allen-Bradley / Siemens PLC familiarity

Safety zone / interlock awareness

Welding automation exposure

Barcode/scanner/traceability exposure

Servo/motion exposure

Education Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, computer science or related field is required.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $89,900 – $134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education.

Bendix is a  is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not…