Global Automation Projects Engineer: PLCs, Robotics, Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Internal development & growth

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs & discounts

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated systems across North America plants. You will lead PLCs, robotics, HMIs, and data integration with MES, collaborating with engineering, operations, IT, and quality teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in manufacturing automation, with travel up to 40%. Competitive base salary ($97k–$131k) with a 20–30% bonus, relocation assistance, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Controls/Automation Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IO-Link.
• Hands‑on knowledge of robotics, vision systems, VFDs, and servo motion control.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver against defined timelines and budgets.
• Willingness to travel up to 35-40% across US, Mexico, and vendor locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls scope for new equipment, production lines, and manufacturing initiatives.
• Design, program, and deploy PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, VFDs, and industrial networks.
• Define project scope, technical specifications, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
• Manage multiple automation projects while ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Drive RFQs, vendor selection, and coordination of design reviews, FATs, SATs, installation, and startup.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, IT, Quality, and Maintenance for system integration.
• Support machine connectivity, data acquisition, and integration with MES and IT platforms.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance cycle time, OEE, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ethernet/IP

Modbus TCP

IO-Link

Robotics

Job description

Hunter Douglas is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated systems across North America plants. You will lead PLCs, robotics, HMIs, and data integration with MES, collaborating with engineering, operations, IT, and quality teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in manufacturing automation, with travel up to 40%. Competitive base salary ($97k–$131k) with a 20–30% bonus, relocation assistance, and growth opportunities.