Senior Automation Controls Engineer

We are seeking a Senior / Lead Automation Engineer to architect, implement, and continuously refine full‑scale automation solutions across our advanced manufacturing operations. You will own the automation roadmap—from concept and capital justification through deployment, ramp, and lifecycle optimization—driving safety, productivity, and quality at enterprise scale.

• Define multi‑year automation vision aligned with business objectives and CapEx plans. • Prioritize high‑impact projects using ROI, risk, and throughput models. • Present strategic proposals to executive leadership and investors.

• Lead end‑to‑end design of robotic cells (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, KUKA) and custom machines for welding, machining, material handling, inspection, and packaging. • Specify PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and safety systems; author URS and functional specs. • Oversee vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and site acceptance.

• Drive OEE, cycle‑time, and yield improvements through data analytics and iterative tuning. • Implement predictive maintenance, IIoT, and machine‑learning initiatives.

• Mentor a team of controls engineers, technicians, and external integrators. • Cultivate a culture of disciplined experimentation—“measured power, intelligently applied.”

• Lead by example, - go to the factory floor and show team members how to solve difficult problems by creating solid architecture and writing good code.