Automation Engineer

igus Inc.; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Benefits package incl. HSA, dental, &

3% safe harbor retirement contribution

20 PTO days + 9 holidays

On-site lunch subsidy

Job summary

igus Inc. in Rhode Island is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, integrate, and deploy automation solutions for customers and internal operations.

You will evaluate project requirements, develop control strategies, integrate robotics systems, and support projects from concept through commissioning. This on-site role requires occasional travel to customer sites and tradeshows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial automation or robotics.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motion control.
• Experience with automation programming and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions with robotics and sensors.
• Develop PLC, HMI, robot, and motion control programs.
• Lead projects from concept to deployment and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Integrate robots, vision systems, conveyors, and automation equipment into production-ready systems.
• Prototype, test, validate, and improve automation systems.
• Provide technical support and customer engagement; deliver training and presentations.
• Create technical documentation and ensure safety compliance.
• Support internal automation initiatives to boost productivity.

Skills

Plcs & HMIs

Robot & motion control

Automation programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial communication

Analytical & problem solving

Project management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Bachelors in Electrical Eng

Bachelors in Mechatronics Eng

Bachelors in Automation Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Industrial control hardware

Job description

General Description

As an Automation Engineer at Igus Inc., you will play a critical role in designing, programming, integrating, and deploying automation solutions for customers and internal operations. You will be responsible for evaluating project requirements, developing control strategies, integrating robotic and automation systems, and supporting projects from concept through commissioning.

THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE

General Description

As an Automation Engineer at Igus Inc., you will play a critical role in designing, programming, integrating, and deploying automation solutions for customers and internal operations. You will be responsible for evaluating project requirements, developing control strategies, integrating robotic and automation systems, and supporting projects from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Automation System Development: Design, develop, and implement automation solutions utilizing robotics, motion control systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial control hardware. Evaluate customer applications and develop complete automation system architectures.
• Programming & Controls: Develop and modify PLC, HMI, robot, and motion control programs. Configure industrial communication protocols and optimize system performance.
• Project Management: Lead projects from concept through deployment while managing scope, schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
• System Integration: Integrate robots, tooling, vision systems, sensors, conveyors, and automation equipment into production-ready systems.
• Prototype Development & Testing: Assemble, test, validate, and improve prototype automation systems and proof-of-concept applications.
• Internal Automation Projects: Support automation initiatives that increase productivity, reduce manual processes, and improve operational efficiency.
• Tradeshow Demonstration Systems: Design and maintain demonstration systems that showcase Low Cost Automation solutions.
• Technical Support & Customer Engagement: Provide technical support, troubleshooting, training, and customer-facing presentations.
• Documentation & Compliance: Create technical documentation and ensure compliance with safety standards and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, controls, or machine integration.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, sensors, motion control systems, and robotics.
• Experience with automation programming and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, deployments, and tradeshows.

Do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all qualifications. We welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about learning, self-motivated, and possess a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities
• Complete benefits package:
  • co. paid HSA medical plan
  • co. paid dental
  • co. paid life
  • dental
  • long term disability insurance
  • 3% safe harbor retirement company contribution
• 20 Paid Time Off days per year, plus 9 holidays
• Subsidized lunch on-site

igus is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimers

This job description indicates the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between igus Bearings, Inc. and its employees.