Engineer, Senior Automation

Knorr Bremse Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 89,900 - 134,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401(k)

Vacation

Paid personal absence

12 paid holidays

1 floating holiday

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Annual bonus up to 4%

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Bowling Green, KY seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead hands-on automation initiatives across robotics, control systems, and vision technologies. You will diagnose issues in motion, part handling, fixtures, PLC/HMI interfaces, and SCADA/MES networks to improve uptime, quality, and throughput.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, supplier engagement, and driving safety and compliance, with a strong focus on Lean practices

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a fast-paced production environment.
• Robotics troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Ability to read and debug PLC logic.
• Experience with SCADA, MES, IIoT and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for manufacturing automation.
• Develop and integrate automated equipment, control systems, and robotics.
• Lead automation projects from concept through production.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive improvements.
• Support corrective actions, safety programs, and training.
• Prepare performance reports and provide off-shift support.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

PLC programming

Vision systems

Sensor troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

GD&T

Motion control

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics hardware

Vision systems

SCADA

MES

IIoT

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to provide hands‑on technical leadership for automated manufacturing systems. The role focuses on robotics, mechanical automation, EOAT, sensors, actuators, vision systems, and production troubleshooting, improving equipment uptime, safety, quality, and throughput by diagnosing issues across robot motion, part handling, fixture interaction, PLC/HMI interfaces, and vision/scanner systems.

Position Summary

The Senior Automation Engineer will lead automation initiatives, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Essential Functions

• Provides technical leadership for manufacturing automation and operations.
• Develops, integrates, and improves automated equipment, control systems, and robotics.
• Maintains PFMEAs and ensures compliance with ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Troubleshoots automation and production issues to improve safety, quality, productivity, and uptime.
• Leads automation projects and new product launches from concept through production.
• Collaborates with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supports corrective actions, quality requirements, employee training, and safety programs.
• Prepares performance reports and provides off‑shift support as required.

Experience

• At least 4 years of engineering experience in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Robotics troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Manufacturing floor troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read/debug PLC logic.
• Sensor and actuator troubleshooting.
• Cross‑functional execution with maintenance and production.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with automation controls, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and GD&T.
• Experience with SCADA, MES, IIoT, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with motion control and robotic systems.
• Vision system experience.
• Barcode/scanner/traceability exposure.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $89,900 – $134,900 per year. Employees are eligible for group health care plans, 401(k), 120 hours of vacation, 40 hours of Paid Personal Absence, 12 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave. Other benefits include stock purchase plan and annual bonuses up to 4% of salary, contingent on plan eligibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.