Automation Engineer – Robotics & PLC

HTC Global Services; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and Disability insurance

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks an Automation Engineer – Robotics & PLC to lead development, integration, and deployment of industrial robotic systems across Michigan manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with engineering, controls, production, suppliers, and system integrators to deliver scalable solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and flexibility.

The role emphasizes robotics standards, reusable templates, and advancing digital manufacturing, data integration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics or related engineering field.
• Experience with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience programming, integrating, commissioning, or troubleshooting robotics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing automation and controls systems.
• Experience integrating robots with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Ability to read electrical, controls, mechanical diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, standardize, and deploy robotic systems for manufacturing operations.
• Create scalable robotic solutions focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, flexibility, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, controls, production, suppliers, and system integrators.
• Support robotics standards and reusable templates.
• Advance digital manufacturing, data integration, simulation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
• Program, integrate, commission, and troubleshoot industrial robots.
• Integrate robots with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial networks.
• Read and interpret engineering documentation.
• Manage multiple priorities and drive issues to resolution.

Skills

Robotics programming

PLC integration

Industrial automation

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Robotics

Tools

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

Universal Robots

PLC programming tools

Robot simulation software

Job description

Overview / Summary

The Automation Engineer will lead the development, integration, standardization, and deployment of industrial robotic systems supporting manufacturing operations. This role will work across manufacturing engineering, controls, production, suppliers, and advanced technology teams to develop scalable robotic solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, flexibility, and maintainability.

Job Description

Automation Engineer – Robotics & PLC

The role will also support the development of next-generation robotics standards and reusable robot templates while advancing digital manufacturing, data integration, simulation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, standardize, and deploy industrial robotic systems supporting manufacturing operations.
• Develop scalable robotic solutions focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, flexibility, and maintainability.
• Work with manufacturing engineering, controls, production, suppliers, and system integrators.
• Support the development of robotics standards and reusable robot templates.
• Advance digital manufacturing, data integration, simulation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
• Program, integrate, commission, and troubleshoot industrial robots.
• Integrate robots with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing automation and controls systems.
• Work with industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Read and interpret electrical, controls, mechanical, and automation system documentation.
• Manage multiple technical priorities and drive issues through resolution.
• Apply strong project management and organizational skills.
• Work effectively with manufacturing plants, engineering teams, suppliers, and system integrators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming, integrating, commissioning, or troubleshooting industrial robots.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing automation and controls systems.
• Experience integrating robots with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, controls, mechanical, and automation system documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and drive issues to resolution.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing plants, engineering teams, suppliers, and system integrators.
• Experience with robotics and PLC/CNC systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with FANUC robotic systems.
• Experience with ABB robotic systems.
• Experience with Universal Robots/collaborative robotics.
• FANUC and ABB robotic systems certification.
• Experience developing standardized robot programs, templates, libraries, or reusable automation architectures.
• Experience with robot simulation and offline programming tools.
• Experience with robotic vision and guidance systems.
• Understanding of functional safety and robotic cell safety concepts.
• Knowledge of industrial PLC platforms and PLC-to-robot integration.
• Understanding of industrial Ethernet and manufacturing network architectures.
• Experience integrating robotics with manufacturing execution, monitoring, or data-collection systems.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IIoT, edge computing, data collection and analytics, AI/ML, machine vision, digital twins, and virtual commissioning.
• Programming or scripting experience used to support automation and engineering applications.
• Knowledge of software development principles, data structures, APIs, and system integration.
• Experience with cloud-connected manufacturing or industrial data platforms.
• Understanding of industrial engineering concepts, including cycle-time analysis, constraint analysis, throughput, and productivity improvement.
• Experience working with automation OEMs, robot manufacturers, and system integrators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering applications.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.