Senior Automation Engineer
Posted 20 days ago
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Strivector Corp is a National Staffing and Recruiting agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors.
Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector's premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Senior Automation Engineer , your roles and responsibilities will include:
1. Role Overview : The Senior Automation Engineer designs, develops, and supports cost-effective automated manufacturing cells and systems, including robotics, machine tending, and material handling.
2. Required Expertise : Candidates must have substantial experience in industrial robotics programming and integration, along with knowledge in CNC machine tool tending, PLC programming, control systems, and familiarity with SCADA as well as Ignition, Fanuc, and Rockwell Automation platforms.
3. Team Leadership : The successful candidate will manage a team of 3-8 engineers and work collaboratively on projects across various engineering and operations teams.
4. Responsibilities : Key tasks include identifying and recommending automation systems to enhance efficiency, overseeing automation equipment purchases, and standardizing systems and safety protocols.
5. Continuous Improvement : The role involves troubleshooting existing automation systems, implementing new solutions to increase throughput, and minimizing production impact during new process integrations.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboratio n: Effective interaction with different departments and stakeholders is essential, ensuring success in a matrix organization while supporting ongoing automation projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal Senior Automation Engineer would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering with a control engineering-specific focus.
- 10 years of relevant experience, including projects in automation and control systems; aerospace and lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Strong collaboration with process owners and other subject matter experts (SMEs) is required to ensure buy-in and engagement. Requires the ability to implement change management effectively.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
- Solid understanding of computer programming and software development as it relates to control systems.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, software, electronics, and electromechanical systems, as well as automation technology in general.
We understand that even if you are a seasoned Senior Automation Engineer you may not have all the skills listed here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry
Minimum Education: Bachelor's in Engineering
Minimum Experience: 10+ years of related experience.
Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits
Location: Buffalo, NY
Remote / Hybrid: No
Relocation accepted: Yes
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