Automation Project Engineer

We're partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to hire an Automation Project Engineer who will play a key role in the design, documentation, and execution of automation and robotics projects. This position will work closely with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing operations, and third-party automation partners to deliver innovative solutions that improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Design automation system layouts, equipment concepts, and End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) solutions.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Create technical drawings and project deliverables using CAD software.
• Support customer proposals, technical reviews, and solution development efforts.
• Size and specify robotic systems, automation equipment, and auxiliary components while coordinating with key vendors and suppliers.
• Design automation cells, safety guarding systems, and tooling solutions.
• Lead project execution activities including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and system validation.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer acceptance events.
• Partner with Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, technical documentation, and project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience supporting capital equipment, manufacturing equipment, or capital projects.
• Experience creating CAD layouts, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong robotics experience including robot sizing, cycle time analysis, capacity planning, automation equipment selection, and safety guarding design.
• Experience working with automation platforms such as FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Sepro, B&R, Beckhoff, or similar technologies.
• Background in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the plastics or injection molding industry.
• Exposure to AI-driven technologies, automation, or advanced manufacturing initiatives.

Ideal Background

This role is a great fit for Automation Engineers, Robotics Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Systems Integration Engineers, or Project Engineers with experience leading automation projects from concept through implementation. Candidates should be comfortable working cross-functionally, managing technical project deliverables, and delivering customer-focused automation solutions.