Automation Project Lead - Robotics & Capital Equipment

Engtal; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal, partnering with a well-established Columbus manufacturer, seeks an Automation Engineer to own automation and capital equipment projects across a large manufacturing network. You will guide initiatives from business case through commissioning and ongoing plant support, interfacing with vendors and internal teams.

This role suits engineers with hands-on automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing experience who enjoy both technical and project-management responsibilities and driving

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience within manufacturing, automation, or a related engineering environment.
• Experience developing and executing capital equipment or automation projects.
• Background working with automated manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Robotics experience; FANUC is preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLC/HMI systems; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
• Experience managing equipment vendors, suppliers, OEMs, and/or systems integrators.
• Understanding of machine safety, pneumatics, and automated equipment.
• Basic mechanical design knowledge.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline/equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and capital equipment projects from concept through implementation
• Develop project scopes, business cases, budgets, schedules, and performance targets
• Manage multiple automation projects and capital initiatives simultaneously
• Work with equipment suppliers, OEMs, integrators, and other external vendors
• Support the implementation and integration of new automated equipment across manufacturing facilities
• Partner with plant engineering, maintenance, operations, IT, and other internal teams
• Support robotic automation and PLC/HMI-based manufacturing systems
• Coordinate commissioning, plant integration, training, and post-implementation support
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes through automation and new technologies
• Manage project resources and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and financial expectations

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI

FANUC robotics

Job description

Engtal, partnering with a well-established Columbus manufacturer, seeks an Automation Engineer to own automation and capital equipment projects across a large manufacturing network. You will guide initiatives from business case through commissioning and ongoing plant support, interfacing with vendors and internal teams.

This role suits engineers with hands-on automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing experience who enjoy both technical and project-management responsibilities and driving