Factory Automation Engineer I: Robotics & PLC Focus

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Factory Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize automated equipment and robotic systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

You will work with cross-functional engineering teams to boost productivity, reliability, and efficiency through advanced automation technologies. Responsibilities include supporting automation on production lines, collaborating with vendors, and maintaining comprehensive system documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or robotics engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in factory automation in a production or plant setting.
• Familiarity with PLCs or robot programming is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment automation and robot integration across production lines.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to install, test, and validate automation equipment and systems.
• Assist with meetings and coordination with vendors and system integrators to align on technical requirements.
• Support automation project schedules and equipment installation activities per procedures and standards.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance for automated systems to support stable operations.
• Maintain and update system documentation, including ladder logic, schematics, and sequence diagrams.
• Support optimization of automation parameters for safety, cycle time, and reliability.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Technology, Quality, and Equipment Engineering teams to improve process quality and automation efficiency.
• Participate in line commissioning, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Factory Automation

Robot integration

Automation troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens)

Robot programming (Fanuc, Nachi, ABB)

Job description

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Factory Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize automated equipment and robotic systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

You will work with cross-functional engineering teams to boost productivity, reliability, and efficiency through advanced automation technologies. Responsibilities include supporting automation on production lines, collaborating with vendors, and maintaining comprehensive system documentation.