Automation Engineer (Injection Molding & Turnkey Manufacturing Cells)

UpTye; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions company in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design and implement automated injection molding systems. The ideal candidate must have over 15 years of hands-on experience in robotics, PLC programming, and mechanical design. Responsibilities include the design and integration of robots and automation solutions for manufacturing processes. The role offers competitive compensation and requires strong skills in innovative design for precision manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in automation and injection molding systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop turnkey automated injection molding cells.
• Integrate robots for various operations including inspection and packaging.
• Design end-of-arm tooling and automation mechanisms.
• Build systems covering demolding, inspection, and packaging.
• Interface automation with injection molding machines.

Skills

Robotics integration

PLC programming

Mechanical design (SolidWorks or equivalent)

Vision system integration

Automation troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Robotics, or Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Candidates who are willing to relocate to Hyderabad will be highly preferred

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to design, build, and implement automated injection molding manufacturing cells. The role involves complete ownership of turnkey automation systems including tooling design, robotic automation, EOAT, vision inspection integration, PLC programming, and full system integration within injection molding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop turnkey automated injection molding cells, including full system architecture and execution
• Integrate robots for part removal, handling, trimming, inspection, and packaging operations
• Design and develop end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), fixtures, and automation mechanisms
• Build automated systems covering demolding, degating, inspection, leak testing, assembly, and packaging
• Interface and integrate automation with injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment

Tooling & Mechanical Design

• Design injection molds and tooling components aligned with automation requirements
• Develop automation fixtures, nests, and EOAT systems
• Create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
• Select and integrate sensors, actuators, pneumatics, and motion components
• Collaborate with toolmakers and machine shops for execution

Controls & Electrical Integration

• Integrate robots, vision systems, sensors, pneumatics, and servo systems
• Develop HMI interfaces for system control
• Implement safety systems and interlocks
• Commission, debug, and optimize complete automation cells

Required Skills (Non-Negotiable)

• Robotics integration
• PLC programming
• Mechanical design (SolidWorks or equivalent)
• Vision system integration
• Automation troubleshooting

Preferred Experience

• Medical device manufacturing environments
• Vision inspection systems
• Leak testing systems
• Turnkey automation cell build experience

Education / Experience

• Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Robotics, or Manufacturing Engineering degree, or equivalent hands-on experience with 15+ years in automation and injection molding systems