Automation Engineer

Job Description:

1. Perform electrical design, controls wiring, and programming (including robotic integration and signal interfacing to build functional proof-of-concept (POC) setups and test stations.

2. Write and debug PLC, HMI, or motion control programs for concept validation and early-stage equipment.

3. Collaborate with R&D process, and manufacturing teams to evaluate automation feasibility, identify risks, and refine concepts.

4. Support design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA inputs related to automation, and technical discussions with suppliers.

5. Stay current with automation technologies, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and control architectures.

Job Requirement:

- Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field

- 1 - 3 years of hands-on-experience in industrial automation, custom machine building, or R&D prototyping (experience in medical devices or regulated industries is a plus

- 3D CAD: Proficiency in 3D CAD software for generating layout and station concepts.

- Electrical & Controls: Demonstrated ability to perform electrical connections and wiring control panels, sensors, actuators, safety devices and I/O systems.

- Pneumatics & Sensors: Knowledge of selecting standard automation, components (Festo, SMC, Keyence, Cognex, Omron).

- Strong problem-solving mindset.

- Celar communication skills for technical reporting.

- Collaborative spirit to work across production team and suppliers.