Senior Automation Engineer

Sr. Automation Integration Engineer | Automated Assembly & TestPower electronics manufacturer | Caledonia, WI | On-siteCompensation: Highly competitive salary + STI BonusOur client is hiring an Sr. Automation Integration Engineer to lead the automation of new high-volume production lines, from early product design through launch on the production floor.OverviewThis role takes products that are still being designed, works out how they should be built and tested, and turns that into automated assembly and test cells. You define the cells, set the requirements, and lead outside integrators and machine builders through build, acceptance, and commissioning. You also work with product engineering to change designs where it makes automation simpler and more reliable.This is an ownership role. You set the direction for the project and the vendorsLead ResponsibilitiesAssembly process and cell design: layouts, cycle time, capacity, and what to automate versus keep manualDesign for manufacturability feedback to product engineering before designs are finalEquipment specifications, RFQs, vendor selection, and project cost estimatesIntegrator and machine builder performance through FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioningIntegration of electrical and functional test into automated cellsStartup, operator training, documentation, and handoff to operationsOutside integrators and machine builders handle the build. Your time goes to defining the system, making the technical calls, and holding vendors to spec, schedule, and budget.Desired Skills and ExperienceHands-on ownership of automated production lines or cells from concept through launchExperience directing automation integrators, machine builders, and equipment vendorsWorking knowledge of PLCs, industrial robotics, machine vision, servo motion, and industrial networksStrong mechanical and electrical systems integration skillsExperience building equipment specs and cost estimates and managing to a project budgetBeneficial, not requiredBackground at a custom automation integrator, machine builder, or robotics companyPower electronics, drives, inverters, or complex electromechanical assemblyPCBA/SMT manufacturing or automated functional testA four-year degree. Technical school, associate degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience is welcome.Talent Acquisitions Group is managing this search on behalf of our client. All inquiries are handled in confidence.