Automation Engineer

Job Description

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