Factory Automation Engineer

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Queen Creek, AZ seeks a Factory Automation Engineer. The role involves supporting design, integration, and optimization of automated equipment while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering, with a preference for experience in robotics/automation. Skills in PLCs and robot programming are a plus. Join our innovative team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in robotics or automation systems preferred (internships accepted).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment automation and robot integration across production lines.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance for automated systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to install, test, and validate automation equipment.
• Optimize automation parameters for safety, cycle time, and reliability.
• Maintain system documentation, including ladder logic, schematics, and sequence diagrams.
• Participate in line commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and equipment standards.

Skills

Basic understanding of manufacturing automation and control systems

Robot operation and calibration

CAD tools for design and simulation

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens)

Robot programming (Fanuc, Nachi, ABB)

Job description

Job Summary

As a Factory Automation (FA) Engineer, you will support the design, integration, and optimization of automated equipment and robotic systems within the manufacturing process. You will collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to enhance productivity, reliability, and efficiency through automation technology.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment automation and robot integration across production lines.


• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance for automated systems.


• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to install, test, and validate automation equipment.


• Optimize automation parameters for safety, cycle time, and reliability.


• Maintain system documentation, including ladder logic, schematics, and sequence diagrams.


• Participate in line commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.


• Ensure compliance with LGES safety and equipment standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.


• Experience in robotics or automation systems preferred (internships accepted).


• Familiarity with PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens) or robot programming (Fanuc, Nachi, ABB) a plus.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.


• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced production environment.

Skills

• Basic understanding of manufacturing automation and control systems.


• Robot operation and calibration.


• CAD tools for design and simulation.


• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Why should you work here?

• Growth – You are a self‑driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.


• Challenge – You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.


• Action – You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.


• Collaboration – You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.