Automation Mechanical Engineer II

• Collaborate with applications engineers on conceptual automated manufacturing equipment, contributing controls architecture input from concept through detailed design
• Design and support control system architectures including network topology, I/O distribution, safety systems, and communication protocols
• Participate in the industrial controls and electrical design of bespoke automation systems
• Apply engineering first principles to analyze system behavior, identify root causes, and develop technically sound solutions to novel automation challenges
• Develop offline simulations of automated systems to validate control logic, robot paths, cycle times, and system behavior prior to hardware availability
• Support and execute online debugging and commissioning of PLC, HMI, robot, and similar industrial controls programs
• Integrate auxiliary equipment, machines, and tools into unified control systems
• Work with panel fabricators and field installation teams; provide technical support during system integration and commissioning
• Support and lead factory and site acceptance testing, and contribute to the build, installation, commissioning, and start-up of automated manufacturing systems
• Create controls documentation packages including sequence of operations, I/O lists, network diagrams, and program documentation

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or related engineering field
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience developing or integrating industrial controls and automation systems, including PLC and HMI programming as core competencies
• Exposure to one or more industrial automation platforms such as robots, material handling systems (gantries, AGVs, conveyors), CNC machine integration, NDT, assembly, testing, or process tools (torque, welding, grinding, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings
• Experience with industrial safety system design including functional safety devices, safety PLCs, and safety‑rated circuits
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Demonstrates expertise in designing and supporting control system architectures, including PLC and HMI programming, while applying engineering principles to solve automation challenges. Proficient in integrating industrial controls and automation systems, with a strong focus on safety system design and technical documentation.

• PLC Programming
• HMI Programming
• Industrial Automation Systems Integration
• Safety System Design
• Controls Documentation

• Control System Architecture
• Network Topology
• I/O Distribution
• Root Cause Analysis
• Offline Simulations
• Online Debugging
• Factory Acceptance Testing
• Electrical Drawings Interpretation
• Mechanical Drawings Interpretation
• Automation System Design

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Controls Engineering
• Automation Platforms
• Safety‑Rated Circuits
• Technical Support
• System Commissioning

• Automated Manufacturing Equipment
• Industrial Controls Programs
• Auxiliary Equipment Integration
• Robots
• Material Handling Systems
• CNC Machine Integration
• Functional Safety Devices
• Safety PLCs