Automation Engineer (Senior) - Lead Plant Digitalization

michelinhr; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin in Ardmore, Oklahoma is seeking an experienced Electrical/Automation Engineer to lead design and implementation of automation solutions across our manufacturing operations. You will drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost, leveraging advanced robotics, vision systems, and data-driven methods.

The role requires leading projects from conception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring site technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and data accuracy in previous work.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards and CAD tools; PLC programming standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine best solutions.
• Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance.
• Implement and monitor actions to mitigate risks (calculations, simulations, tests).
• Share best practices for automation design and development across sites.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors and contractors.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in automation and AI/vision systems.
• Provide detailed electrical design and automation programming for projects.
• Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of equipment changes.
• Provide backup support and training to maintenance teams on new systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

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

Tools

CAD tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Michelin in Ardmore, Oklahoma is seeking an experienced Electrical/Automation Engineer to lead design and implementation of automation solutions across our manufacturing operations. You will drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost, leveraging advanced robotics, vision systems, and data-driven methods.

The role requires leading projects from conception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring site technicians.