Automation Engineer - From Concept to Commissioning

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an engineer to design and develop custom automation equipment, material handling systems, and manufacturing machinery for a state-of-the-art production environment. You’ll move equipment from concept through commissioning, tackling complex mechanical automation projects beyond just robot programming.

You will collaborate with controls engineers to integrate PLCs and robotics, design conveyors and mechatronic assemblies, and optimize processes for safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years designing industrial automation equipment.
• Strong experience with machine design and automated equipment.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and 3D CAD for layouts and drawings.
• Familiar with material handling equipment and conveyors.
• Experience supporting fabrication, installation, commissioning.
• Experience with Robotics (FANUC, ABB) and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design custom automation equipment and material handling systems.
• Develop complete automation solutions from concept to implementation.
• Create 3D designs and manufacturing drawings in CAD.
• Design conveyors, actuators, pneumatics, and mechatronic assemblies.
• Support testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to integrate PLCs and robotics.
• Optimize manufacturing processes for safety and reliability.
• Present concepts to engineering leadership.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Automation equipment

Conveyors

PLC integration

Robotics integration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Eng.

Tools

None

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an engineer to design and develop custom automation equipment, material handling systems, and manufacturing machinery for a state-of-the-art production environment. You’ll move equipment from concept through commissioning, tackling complex mechanical automation projects beyond just robot programming.

You will collaborate with controls engineers to integrate PLCs and robotics, design conveyors and mechatronic assemblies, and optimize processes for safety,