Automation Engineer

Hotrun; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotrun is seeking a highly experienced Automation Engineer in the United States to lead automation system design, validation, and implementation. The role requires 10+ years in automation/industrial engineering, strong CAD and DOE knowledge, and excellent cross-functional communication.

Travel up to 40% will be required as we collaborate with customers and vendors globally. The ideal candidate mentors teams, drives continuous improvement, and ensures seamless integration of automation projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience in automation, industrial engineering or similar role.
• Strong understanding of part design, CAD, injection molding and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.
• Knowledge of DOE, statistics and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ/URS).

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and design oversight of automation systems for seamless integration and efficiency.
• Prepare validation protocols and documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ/URS) for automation projects.
• Collaborate with customers and vendors across all levels from floor to executive.
• Mentor and coach other Automation Engineers and team members.
• Approve designs for new automation systems.
• Manage construction timelines to meet qualification milestones and production needs.
• Coordinate automation activities with external suppliers and act as primary technical leader.
• Assist in production start-ups related to automation machinery.
• Provide support for automation projects across locations with travel up to 40% annually.
• Prepare work instructions and preventive maintenance documents for automation projects.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments for assembly, automation, and decoration processes.
• Improve existing automation machinery and troubleshoot new/existing systems.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives for automation machinery.
• Provide support for automation projects in other divisions as required.
• Qualify new automation vendors globally.
• Develop and maintain General Delivery Specifications for equipment.

Skills

Automation engineering

Technical writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Global collaboration

DOE and statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Description

Experience and Expertise

BS in engineering or combination of education skills and experience. Minimum of 10 years of direct experience as an Automation Engineer, Industrial Engineer or comparable position. Advanced knowledge of part design, CAD, Injection Molding and manufacturing operations. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills. The ability to work with diverse teams globally. Proficient technical writing. Knowledge of computer and control systems. Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude. Knowledge of Scientific process, DOE’s, and statistics.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and design oversight of automation systems ensuring seamless integration, and operational efficiency.
• Technical writing including validation protocols, specifications, and documentation such as IQ, OQ, PQ, and URS for automation projects.
• Work independently and confidently with customers and vendors in various scenarios from floor level personnel to Executive levels.
• Proactively provide mentorship, training and coaching for other Automation Engineers and team members.
• Approve designs for new automation systems.
• Manage construction timelines to meet all qualification milestones and production needs.
• Collaborate with our customers and our vendors for automation projects as the primary technical leader.
• Coordinate automation activities with external suppliers.
• Assist in production start-ups related to automation machinery.
• Provide support for automation projects across all locations, with travel requirements of up to 40% per year globally.
• Prepare work instructions, preventive maintenance documents for Automation projects.
• Devise and conduct technical feasibility assessments for assembly, automation, and decoration processes.
• Aid in the improvement of existing automation machinery.
• Tackle challenges and troubleshoot new and existing automation systems.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives for automation machinery.
• Provide crucial support for automation projects in other divisions as required.
• Qualify new automation vendors on a global scale.
• Develop and maintain General Delivery Specifications for equipment.