Automation Deployment Engineer — Robotics & PLCs Lead

Jobtailor; Redford (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior manufacturing-automation specialist to lead on-site installation, commissioning, testing, and debugging of advanced technologies such as PLCs, vision systems, AMRs, Cobots, and 6-axis robotics.

You will coordinate deployment plans with the ATP Senior Product Launch Manager, troubleshoot floor-level issues, and ensure safety, quality, and cycle-time goals before handover. Travel up to 70-80% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Robotics/Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent extensive hands-on experience).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, or a direct launch support role within an industrial environment.
• Proven hands-on experience programming, integrating, and troubleshooting Controls/PLCs, including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Siemens.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site installation, commissioning, testing, and debugging of advanced manufacturing technologies, including PLCs, vision systems, AMRs, Cobots, and traditional 6-axis robotics.
• Execute technical deployment plans, timelines, and schedules established by the ATP Senior Product Launch Manager.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and controls issues on the plant floor.
• Ensure equipment meets cycle time, quality, and safety standards before handover.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with plant engineering teams, production supervisors, and union skilled trades.
• Provide on-the-job guidance, technical support, and knowledge transfer to union personnel.
• Support Plant Readiness Assessments and verify facility infrastructure is prepared for technology deployment.
• Identify technical roadblocks and implement countermeasures to keep deployment schedules on track.
• Develop and deliver site-specific training materials and standard operating procedures for plant operators and maintenance teams.
• Report technology performance, integration challenges, and design-maturation opportunities to MTDC engineering and product development teams.

Skills

PLC Programming

Robotics Programming

Vision Systems Integration

Controls Engineering

Technical Troubleshooting

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Union Workforce Collaboration

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Robotics/Mechatronics Engineering, or related field

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Fanuc Robotics

Kuka Robotics

Cognex Vision Systems

Keyence Vision Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior manufacturing-automation specialist to lead on-site installation, commissioning, testing, and debugging of advanced technologies such as PLCs, vision systems, AMRs, Cobots, and 6-axis robotics.

You will coordinate deployment plans with the ATP Senior Product Launch Manager, troubleshoot floor-level issues, and ensure safety, quality, and cycle-time goals before handover. Travel up to 70-80% is required.