Senior Automation Engineer – Robotics & Controls Leadership

You will own the architecture of enterprise-wide control systems, transform production lines, and safeguard capital investments exceeding $50 M. Your leadership will shape safety, uptime, and scalability targets that position the business as a market disruptor.

Responsibilities  

– Craft and maintain a 3-year automation roadmap aligned with corporate objectives.  

– Define control system architecture: PLC/PAC platforms, industrial networks, SCADA, robotics, and machine vision.  

– Estimate project scope, budgets, and timelines; steer portfolio exceeding $10 M annually.  

– Select and qualify vendors—robots, drives, sensors, and integration partners.  

– Lead multidisciplinary project teams (10–20 engineers) through the full life-cycle using MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.  

– Develop risk analyses (FMEA, HAZOP) and mitigation strategies for safety-critical machinery.  

– Implement coding standards, simulation protocols, and continuous-improvement metrics.  

– Mentor junior engineers, create training curricula, and champion a culture of technical excellence.  

– Serve as expert witness or consultant when litigation or compliance reviews arise.  

– Author executive briefings that justify CAPEX decisions and highlight ROI.

What You Bring  

– Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering.  

– 10+ years in robotics and industrial automation; 5+ years in team leadership.  

– Mastery of Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs; proficiency in IEC 61131-3 languages.  

– Hands-on experience with FANUC, ABB, or KUKA robots including advanced motion.  

– Deep knowledge of NFPA 79, UL 508A, ISO 10218, and ANSI RIA safety standards.  

– Strong command of SCADA (Ignition, FactoryTalk), OPC UA, MQTT, and IIoT protocols.  

– Demonstrated success delivering multi-site projects on time and within budget.  

– Fluency in MS Project, Jira, and Confluence; adept at dashboard reporting.  

– Exceptional communication—able to translate technical risk into executive language.  

– Eligibility to work in the United States; ability to travel up to 25 %.

Tools & Tech Stack  

– PLC/PAC: Rockwell ControlLogix, Siemens S7-1500, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.  

– HMI/SCADA: Ignition Perspective, FactoryTalk View SE.  

– Robotics: FANUC R-30iB+, ABB IRC5, KUKA KRC4.  

– Simulation: Process Simulate, RobotStudio, TwinCAT Simulation Manager.  

– Version Control & DevOps: Git, Azure DevOps, CodeSys SVN.  

– Documentation: Jira, Confluence, Miro, AutoCAD Electrical.