- Company Name
- Insight Global
- Job Title
- Automation Engineer (Automotive)
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Automation Engineer (Automotive)
**Role Summary:**
Design, program, test, and maintain automation systems for a high‑volume battery manufacturing plant. Ensure reliable operation of electrical, mechanical, and safety equipment, support machine integration into mass production, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
**Expectations:**
- Minimum 5 years experience with PLC programming, writing, and modification.
- Availability for overtime and weekend work as project demands.
- Ability to work onsite in a fast‑paced, clean‑room manufacturing environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment (circuits, relay logic, wiring, motors, servo drives).
- Develop, program, modify, and maintain PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and related electronic controls.
- Diagnose and fix safety systems, hydraulic and pneumatic machine components.
- Plan and execute integration of machinery into mass‑production lines.
- Produce accurate documentation, including work logs, project schedules, and engineering reports.
- Collaborate with production engineers and cross‑functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
**Required Skills:**
- PLC programming and troubleshooting (5+ years).
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in industrial manufacturing.
- Proficiency with robotics, cameras/vision systems, and related automation hardware.
- Strong problem‑solving, root‑cause analysis, and continuous‑improvement mindset.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PLC programming, safety systems) are a plus but not mandatory.