Senior Automation Project Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Senior Automation Project Engineer who specializes in Material Handling, Robotics & AGVs for a full‑time position in Allentown, PA! This is a Hybrid – 1 Day Remote after onboarding. Annual salary is $130,000 – $150,000 / year.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for enterprise clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead design reviews, requirements discussions, and workflow mapping sessions with facility operations teams, plant managers, and engineering stakeholders.
• Translate customer needs into detailed engineering specifications and system requirements.
• Present technical concepts, project updates, and risk assessments to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Develop and manage system layouts, equipment specifications, and integration plans for automated wash systems, robotics, and AGV fleets.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering activities to ensure alignment with project scope and performance criteria.
• Conduct feasibility studies, throughput analyses, and workflow optimization for automated product handling.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industrial and compliance standards.

• Coordinate with third‑party robotics integrators and AGV vendors to define interfaces, communication protocols, safety zones, and handoff points.
• Review and approve vendor engineering documentation, including functional design specs, network architecture, and safety assessments.
• Support the integration of robotic arms, specialized conveyors, automated dump/sorting stations, and AGV fleet management systems into the facility workflow.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), troubleshooting, and final commissioning activities.

• Develop project schedules, milestones, and resource plans; track progress and mitigate technical risks.
• Lead onsite installation coordination, ensuring alignment between construction crews, equipment vendors, and plant facility operations.
• Manage change orders, technical deviations, and scope clarifications.
• Ensure all deliverables meet stringent quality, performance, and safety requirements.

• Lead system‑level testing, including functional validation, throughput verification, and safety system testing.
• Prepare and review comprehensive engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, O&M manuals, and validation packages.
• Support customer training initiatives regarding system operation, routine maintenance, and technical troubleshooting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience, including at least 3 years directly focused on automation, industrial robotics, automated material handling, or AGV systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi‑vendor technical projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of industrial automated cleaning/wash systems, industrial controls, and facility integration.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or Revit preferred).
• Excellent customer‑facing communication, presentation, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Must be comfortable with occasional international travel (