Automation Project Engineer

Job Description

An employer is looking for a Automation Project Engineer to work onsite in Batavia, OH. This individual will play a key role in the design, documentation, and execution of integrated automation and robotics projects. Working cross-functionally with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing, and third-party automation partners, you'll help deliver innovative automation solutions that drive operational efficiency and customer success.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Specify and size robotic systems, automation equipment, and auxiliary components while identifying and coordinating with key suppliers.
• Design automation cells, safety guarding systems, and tooling solutions.
• Lead and coordinate project execution activities, including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and system runoff.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and customer acceptance events.
• Partner closely with Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, technical documentation, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience supporting capital equipment or capital projects
• Ability to create CAD layouts, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Robotics experience sizing robots, evaluating cycle times and capacity requirements, selecting automation equipment, and designing safety guarding
• Experience with Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Sepro, B&R, Beckhoff, or similar automation platforms
• Manufacturing industry
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related fields required
• Plastics industry experience is a plus
• AI experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].