Automation Design Engineer II - PLCs, Vision and Robotics

Quality Consulting Group, LLC; Humacao (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Consulting Group, LLC specializes in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing. The team designs, develops, and implements automated equipment and CAD-driven solutions to advance new technologies and therapies in Puerto Rico and the USA.

The role emphasizes hands-on PLC programming, vision system integration, and robotics, with CAD/Wiring discipline across SolidWorks/AutoCAD. This position supports R&D and product innovations for world-class manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• 2+ years of direct automation testing experience, preferably in Windows/Linux desktop environments with automation.
• Experience in PLC Programming & Controls: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, with focus on advanced techniques.
• Vision Systems & Robotics familiarity: Cognex/Keyence and FANUC/ABB integration.
• CAD Design & Wiring: SolidWorks/AutoCAD and electrical schematics knowledge.
• 3D CAD designs.
• Development of SCADA and HMI applications.
• Develop PLC applications.
• Applied machine learning and artificial intelligence exposure.
• Available for 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and implementation of small-scale automated equipment and systems.
• Contribute to design and programming of PLCs; assist in vision systems integration.
• Develop CAD models, wiring schematics; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Advance existing tech or introduce new technology and therapies.
• Lead projects with stakeholders; mentor colleagues when needed.
• Deliver R&D initiatives from design to implementation.
• Develop CAD software engineering methods and research techniques.
• Assess hardware limitations; design development projects.
• Define new approaches for CAD software engineering; create design specs.
• Develop routines and utility programs; prepare specs and evaluations.
• Specify materials and supplier capabilities as needed.

Skills

PLC Programming

Vision Systems

Robotics

CAD Design

Wiring Diagrams

SCADA/HMI development

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

1st shift available

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)

2+ years direct automation testing experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Cognex

Keyence

FANUC

ABB

Job description

Quality Consulting Group, LLC specializes in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing. The team designs, develops, and implements automated equipment and CAD-driven solutions to advance new technologies and therapies in Puerto Rico and the USA.

The role emphasizes hands-on PLC programming, vision system integration, and robotics, with CAD/Wiring discipline across SolidWorks/AutoCAD. This position supports R&D and product innovations for world-class manufacturing.