Design Automation Engineer II

PharmaLex; Humacao (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Humacao, PR, seeks a Design Automation Engineer to support CAD, PLC programming, and robotics integration to improve manufacturing processes.

The role includes creating CAD models, wiring schematics, and ensuring safety and quality standards while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree.
• Experience with CAD design tools is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops CAD software engineering methods, theories and research techniques.
• Assesses architecture and hardware limitations; plans CAD projects.
• Defines new CAD software approaches and design specifications.
• Develops routines and utility programs.
• Prepares design specifications and recommendations for approval.
• May specify materials and vendors for projects.

Skills

Autonomy

Independent work

Organizational impact

Milestones

Cross-functional

Innovation

System improvements

Communication

External interactions

Stakeholder updates

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Summary of Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Automation Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of small-scale automated equipment and systems. This role will involve contributing to the design and programming of PLCs, assisting in the integration of vision systems, and supporting robotic automation projects to improve manufacturing processes. The candidate will also assist in creating CAD models, wiring schematics, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in automation technologies and a willingness to learn and grow while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
• Develops and applies computer aided design (CAD) software engineering methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems.
• Assessing architecture and hardware limitations, plans technical projects in the design and development of CAD software.
• Defines and selects new approaches and implementation of CAD software engineering applications and design specifications and parameters.
• Develops routines and utility programs.
• Prepares design specifications, analysis and recommendations for presentation and approval.
• May specify materials, equipment and supplies required for completion of projects and may evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.

Shift

1st

Location

Humacao, PR

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC Programming & Controls: Basic to intermediate experience in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley) with a focus on learning advanced techniques.
• Vision Systems & Robotics: Familiarity with vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) and robotics (e.g., FANUC, ABB), with the ability to assist in system integration and troubleshooting.
• CAD Design & Wiring: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and basic knowledge of electrical wiring and schematics, with a desire to expand design capabilities.

Skills

• Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor.
• Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments.
• Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments.
• Contributes to the completion of project milestones.
• May have some involvement in cross functional assignments.
• Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex.
• Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts.
• External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature.
• Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision‑making.

Full Time

Full time

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Affiliated Companies

Echo Consulting Group Inc