Automation Engineer

Design Systems, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity for hands-on projects

Focus on continuous improvement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to design and launch innovative automation solutions in manufacturing. This role involves programming industrial robotics, supporting installations, and troubleshooting various systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to meet production targets. This position offers the opportunity to work on real-world challenges alongside experienced engineers in a culture that values teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial robotics application design, programming, and commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across robotics, controls, and electrical systems.
• Hands-on installation support experience including layout validation and contractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for manufacturing equipment.
• Support installations and troubleshoot robotics and controls.
• Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to meet targets.

Skills

Industrial robotics application design

PLC programming

Troubleshooting robotics

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) PLC

Job description

Design Systems, Inc. is looking for a motivated and hands-on Automation Engineer to help design, build, and launch innovative automation solutions for modern manufacturing. If you enjoy working with robotics, controls, and production systems-and like seeing your work come to life on the plant floor-we'd love to meet you.

This role blends design, programming, and on-site support to deliver reliable, safe, and high-performing automation systems for our customers.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop automation solutions for manufacturing equipment and production lines.

• Define and implement applications including material handling, assembly, welding, and palletizing.

• Support installations with layout validation, field issue resolution, and coordination with electrical and mechanical contractors.

• Troubleshoot robotics, controls, and electrical systems during installation and startup.

• Work closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and operations teams to meet cycle time, quality, safety, and reliability targets.

• Support startup, commissioning, and production ramp-up in active manufacturing environments.

• Travel as needed to support customer and project requirements.

What You Bring

• Experience with industrial robotics application design, programming, and commissioning.

• PLC programming and troubleshooting using Siemens and/or Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) platforms.

• Understanding of robotic work cells, including tooling, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), and material handling devices.

• Hands-on installation support experience including layout validation and contractor coordination.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across robotics, controls, and electrical systems.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, maintenance, and vendors.

• Comfort working on-site in production environments and supporting system startups.

Why Design Systems, Inc.

• Work on real-world automation challenges with visible impact.

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and operations teams.

• Be part of projects from concept through production.

• Enjoy a culture that values problem-solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement.