The Lead Automation Engineer will define automation architecture and lead the design of industrial and collaborative robots to improve process repeatability and quality
Job Summary
The Lead Automation Engineer will define automation architecture and lead the design of industrial and collaborative robots to improve process repeatability and quality.
This role requires managing vendors and contractors through FAT/SAT planning while ensuring on-time handover of automated systems.
The engineer is responsible for developing sustainment programs including preventive maintenance, software version control, and operator competency training.
Matching Summary
The Lead Automation Engineer will define automation architecture and lead the design of industrial and collaborative robots to improve process repeatability and quality.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Industrial robot programming ABB Fanuc UR KUKA
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC programming
Offline programming RobotStudio ROBOGUIDE
System validation IQ OQ PQ qualification
FAT SAT vendor management execution
Nice-to-have
Lean continuous improvement initiatives
Python C++ Java programming familiarity
SolidWorks Siemens NX CAD knowledge
Mentoring engineers and technicians
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related engineering field
Minimum 5+ years experience in industrial automation projects
Hands-on experience with ABB, Fanuc, UR, or KUKA robots