Automation Engineer - Robotics & Controls Systems

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA medical plan

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement contribution (3% safe haror

Job summary

igus Inc. in Rhode Island is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, integrate, and deploy automation solutions for customers and internal operations. You will evaluate project requirements, develop control strategies, and support projects from concept through commissioning.

The role involves hands-on development, system integration, and contributing to efficiency through automation initiatives, with occasional travel to customer sites and tradeshows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, controls, or machine integration.
• Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motion control systems.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and tradeshows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using robotics and control hardware.
• Develop and modify PLC, HMI, robot, and motion control programs.
• Lead projects from concept through deployment with cross-functional coordination.
• Integrate robots, tooling, vision systems, and conveyors into production systems.
• Assemble, test, and improve prototype automation systems.
• Support internal automation initiatives to boost productivity.
• Design and maintain demonstration systems for Low Cost Automation.
• Provide technical support and customer-facing presentations.
• Create technical documentation and ensure safety/compliance.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Controls & PLCs

Troubleshooting

Project management

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC/HMI programming tools

Job description

igus Inc. in Rhode Island is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, integrate, and deploy automation solutions for customers and internal operations. You will evaluate project requirements, develop control strategies, and support projects from concept through commissioning.

The role involves hands-on development, system integration, and contributing to efficiency through automation initiatives, with occasional travel to customer sites and tradeshows.