Automation Engineer

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking an engineer to develop and deploy automation and vision inspection technology in its O‑Rings and Engineered Seals division. You will design automation systems for target operations, manage fabrication and installation, and test run-offs across manufacturing plants.

The role requires 5 years in automation design, experience with mechatronics, and CAD proficiency. Occasional travel to U.S. and Mexican sites will be needed in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (ME or EE)
• 5 years of experience in designing and implementing automation systems in manufacturing
• Experience with rubber molding and extrusion is a plus; vision inspection systems a plus
• Strong understanding of programming related to automation and CAD proficiency
• Creative thinking, detail oriented, hands-on, and good time management

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation and vision inspection technology in manufacturing
• Assess opportunities with Business Units to improve safety, ergonomics and productivity
• Design automation systems for target operations and manage fabrication
• Program, test, install and run-off systems in plants
• Troubleshoot issues and develop work instructions and maintenance procedures
• Travel to US and Mexico plants and vendor sites as required

Skills

Mechatronics

Automation design

Vision inspection

CAD proficiency

Programming for automation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ME or EE

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing automation and vision inspection technology in manufacturing of products in the O‑Rings and Engineered Seals division.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Business Units, assess opportunities to implement automated systems to improve safety, ergonomics and productivity
• Design automation systems for the target operations
• Manage fabrication of systems internally and with integrators as required, program and test, manage installation and run‑off of the systems in the plants
• Design and implement automated vision inspection systems
• Troubleshoot problems when they arise
• Develop work instructions and maintenance procedures
• Travel to plants, mostly in the US and Mexico, and vendor sites as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably ME or EE
• 5 years experience in designing and implementing automation systems in manufacturing, including mechatronics and collaborative robots
• Experience in rubber molding and extrusion is a plus; experience in vision inspection systems is a plus
• Strong understanding of computer programming relevant to automation, excellent computer proficiency including CAD
• Creative thinking
• Detail oriented, hands‑on
• Time management; the ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Commitment to company values

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)