Automation Engineer: Plant Launch & MES Lead

Stulz; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

STULZ USA is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead the equipment buildout of our new Texas Plant. This role owns setup, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of automated production equipment, from site prep through preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

The position drives our digitalization roadmap, MES implementation, and lean initiatives to maximize OEE and throughput while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with automated equipment installation/maintenance.
• Hands-on with sheet metal fabrication equipment (laser cutting, punching, press brakes, robotic welding) and automated material handling systems.
• Reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience implementing preventive maintenance programs and CMMS.
• Experience communicating with OEM service centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, installation, and commissioning of all plant equipment for the Plant 2 brownfield launch, coordinating with OEMs, riggers, contractors, facilities, and internal teams.
• Conduct FAT/SAT and production runoff with OEMs before release to manufacturing.
• Assess building infrastructure and define modifications for equipment support.
• Manage installation project schedules, budgets, and contractor activities; report progress to plant leadership.
• Coordinate permits and inspections with local authorities and contractors.
• Develop and execute preventive/predictive maintenance programs and CMMS documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/control issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings & schematics

CMMS experience

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMIs

Servo/motion systems

Robotic welding systems

MES platforms

Job description

STULZ USA is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead the equipment buildout of our new Texas Plant. This role owns setup, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of automated production equipment, from site prep through preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

The position drives our digitalization roadmap, MES implementation, and lean initiatives to maximize OEE and throughput while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the plant.