Automation Engineer

posted thursday, december 4, 2025 at 7:00 am

headquartered in st. Augustine, fl, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, amphenol cit is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like aerospace, military & defense electronics, space, medical, test & measurement, and industrial.

our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At amphenol cit, we make the amazing possible. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us.

this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems that enable manufacturing excellence. Core responsibilities include managing national instruments data acquisition hardware and labview based applications, integrating automation equipment across production environments, and supporting data driven process improvement efforts. The automation engineer collaborates closely with maintenance, it, production, and quality departments to deliver reliable, connected, and efficient automation solutions that strengthen process capability and operational insight.

• develop, maintain, and improve automation systems and test equipment utilizing ni data acquisition hardware and labview software.
• design and implement data acquisition, control, and monitoring systems that enhance manufacturing performance and reliability.
• collaborate with cross functional teams to accomplish organization initiatives.
• develop and maintain data communication interfaces using industrial protocols such as mqtt, opc ua, modbus, and ethernet/ip.
• collaborate with business intelligence personnel to ensure integration of automation systems into established databases and visualization tools.
• research, evaluate, and recommend automation equipment, sensors, and control technologies for integration into manufacturing processes.
• generate and maintain accurate documentation, including system architecture, electrical schematics, validation protocols, and user guides.
• troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues related to automation systems.
• ensure automation systems follow best practices for cybersecurity, data integrity, and system maintainability.
• design and model custom components, fixtures, or machinery using solidworks or equivalent cad tools.
• support continuous improvement initiatives by applying data analysis and automation to eliminate waste and increase process capability.
• other duties may be assigned.

this position has no supervisory responsibilities.

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

b.s. In electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.

ability to read, write, speak and understand english.

• self-directed with strong ownership and accountability for assigned projects.
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills across departments and levels.
• ability to document and present technical information clearly and effectively.
• strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• proficient in labview application development and ni hardware platforms (compactdaq).
• familiarity with sql and data concepts, including relational databases and integration with automation systems.
• knowledge of industrial communication protocols (mqtt, opc ua, modbus, ethernet/ip).
• familiarity with plc programming and control logic fundamentals.
• experience…