Senior Automation Project Engineer

• Engage internal customers to define, document, and validate system requirements for automated manufacturing solutions
• Develop conceptual simulations and cycle time models of individual machines and production lines to evaluate and recommend optimal automation strategies and production line architectures
• Develop initial conceptual solutions for automated manufacturing equipment; present solutions and justifications to customer stakeholders and refine approaches based on feedback
• Lead Design for Automated Manufacturing initiatives with product design teams
• Prepare cost estimates, labor-hour projections, and project schedules for proposed automation solutions
• Own project execution from requirements definition through commissioning, maintaining schedule, budget, and scope alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain comprehensive technical knowledge of assigned projects; serve as the primary point of accountability for system requirements, design decisions, and project status
• Identify and evaluate automation component suppliers; support procurement and sourcing decisions
• Collaborate with engineering teams during detailed design; provide technical clarification and maintain alignment with conceptual intent

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience in the design, build, and commissioning of automated manufacturing systems
• Minimum 2 years in a project management, technical lead, or equivalent leadership role on capital equipment or automation projects
• Hands-on technical experience in industrial automation — including mechanical design, controls engineering, or both
• Experience with automation simulation and cycle time analysis using tools such as Process Simulate, Visual Components, Flex Sim, or similar
• 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 the design, build, and commissioning of automated manufacturing systems, with a strong focus on project management and collaboration with engineering teams. Proficient in automation simulation and cycle time analysis, ensuring alignment with project requirements and stakeholder feedback.

• Automated Manufacturing Systems Design
• Project Management
• Automation Simulation
• Cycle Time Analysis
• Mechanical Design

• Automated Manufacturing Systems
• Project Execution
• System Requirements Definition
• Design for Automation
• Cost Estimation
• Labor-Hour Projections
• Technical Clarification
• Supplier Evaluation

• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Controls Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Capital Equipment

• Process Simulate
• Visual Components
• Flex Sim