Lead Automation Engineer: Robotics & Smart Manufacturing

Confidential Jobs; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our manufacturing operations team. You will design, develop, optimize, and maintain automated manufacturing systems that boost productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency across production lines.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in PLCs, HMI/SCADA, robotics, motion control, and industrial networks, with a proven track record of leading automation projects and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in automation, controls engineering, or industrial systems.
• Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Program and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robots, motion control, and vision systems.
• Lead automation projects from concept to installation and support.
• Improve throughput, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality.
• Support new equipment integration, process development, and expansions.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and production staff.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics

Industrial networks

Electrical drawings

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

SCADA software

Robot controllers

Vision systems

Job description

Confidential Jobs is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our manufacturing operations team. You will design, develop, optimize, and maintain automated manufacturing systems that boost productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency across production lines.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in PLCs, HMI/SCADA, robotics, motion control, and industrial networks, with a proven track record of leading automation projects and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.