Automation Projects Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & MES Integration

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career growth opportunities

Time off with pay

401(k) with employer matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated systems for North American plants.

You will work with engineering, operations, and IT to identify opportunities, define technical requirements, and ensure seamless integration of equipment and controls into new processes. Responsibilities include programming PLCs/robotics, managing timelines, RFQs, vendor coordination, startup support, and driving improvements in cycle time, OEE, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (mechatronics, automation, electronics).
• 3+ years as a controls/automation engineer in manufacturing.
• Hands-on PLC, robotics, vision, and motion control experience.
• Experience with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO-Link).

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls scope for new equipment and lines.
• Design, program, and deploy PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems.
• Define scope, specs, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
• Manage multiple projects to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Coordinate RFQs, vendor reviews, FATs/SATs, installation, and startup.

Skills

Mechatronics

Automation Engineering

PLC Programming

Robotics

Industrial Networks

Education

Bachelor's in Mechatronics/Automation

Tools

Ethernet/IP

Modbus TCP

IO-Link

Job description

Hunter Douglas, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated systems for North American plants.

You will work with engineering, operations, and IT to identify opportunities, define technical requirements, and ensure seamless integration of equipment and controls into new processes. Responsibilities include programming PLCs/robotics, managing timelines, RFQs, vendor coordination, startup support, and driving improvements in cycle time, OEE, and cost.