Automation Project Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• 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

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Plastics industry experience is a plus
• AI experience

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.