Automation & Integration Engineer

Job Title: Automation & Integration Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt

Location
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Orlando, Florida

For over five decades, Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry. As a family-owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 600+ skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20-50 foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.

What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.

Our

Purpose:

Honor God & Enrich Lives.

Our Mission: With God’s help we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience.

Regal Boats is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation and control solutions within our FRP boat manufacturing operations. This role will collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to develop reliable automated systems that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety, and overall process performance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to understand automation requirements and objectives.
• Operations design and workflow studies within our manufacturing buildings.
• Detail-oriented to maintain a diverse workload throughout various manufacturing disciplines.
• Familiarity with FRP material applications and boat-building systems to maintain our high-quality standard (preferred).
• Software and Hardware Development:
• Create and program software for automation control systems, utilizing industry-standard programming languages and tools.
• Develop hardware interfaces for sensors, actuators, and control panels, ensuring seamless communication and integration.
• Test, debug, and optimize automation software and hardware to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
• Testing and Validation:
• Design and conduct thorough testing of automated systems to validate their performance and safety.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during testing and validation phases.
• Documentation and Training:
• Prepare detailed documentation for automation systems, including technical specifications, user manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Provide training and support to internal teams, including production on the operation and maintenance of automation systems.
• Innovation and Research:
• Stay up to date with the latest automation technologies, trends, and best practices in the marine industry.
• Identify opportunities to innovate and improve automation systems to enhance boat functionality and customer satisfaction.

• Bachelor's degree in ECE, Mechatronics, Automation, or an engineering-related field.
• Preferred experience in designing and implementing automation systems, preferably in the marine or automotive industry.
• Proficiency in programming languages for industry applications.
• Familiarity with industry standards for automation and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• CAD software experience,…