Automation Engineer (Automotive)

Opportunity to join a join a financially stable, global manufacturer investing heavily in automation and advanced manufacturing!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Craig RosecransAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per yearA bit about us:Our client, a global automotive manufacturing organization, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly automated manufacturing environment where you'll have ownership over automation initiatives, process improvements, and new equipment integration while collaborating with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges and implementing cutting-edge automation technologies that directly impact production efficiency, quality, and safety, we'd love to speak with you.Why join us?Join a financially stable, global manufacturer investing heavily in automation and advanced manufacturing.Work on meaningful automation projects with a high degree of ownership.Long-term career growth within engineering and manufacturing leadership.Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

• * Competitive Base Salary
• * Company paid health plan for employees
• * Very generous PTO
• * Dental and Vision, FSA, HSA
• * Small team, autonomy
• * Many more great perks!

Job DetailsWhat You'll DoDesign, develop, and implement automated manufacturing systems including robotics, PLCs, vision systems, conveyors, and automated production equipment.Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI/SCADA systems supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.Integrate new automation technologies into existing production processes.Optimize equipment performance to improve throughput, quality, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness.Lead root cause analysis and develop long-term corrective actions for automation-related issues.Support preventive maintenance strategies for automated equipment.Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.Lead automation projects from concept through implementation while coordinating with vendors and equipment suppliers.Ensure automation systems comply with industry safety standards and manufacturing best practices.What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.3+ years of automation engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).Experience with industrial robotics, HMI/SCADA systems, vision systems, and machine controls.Knowledge of industrial automation, machine safety, and control systems.Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software is a plus.Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is highly preferred.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button._{Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy}