Lead Industrial Automation Systems Architect

Viable Engineering Solutions LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Viable Engineering Solutions LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the technical coordination of complex industrial automation projects. You will define system requirements and manage deliverables across software, robotics, controls, and manufacturing disciplines.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in automation, manufacturing, or industrial system integration and proven ability to coordinate vendors and ensure cohesive solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, automation, manufacturing, robotics, controls, or industrial systems integration.
• Experience with complex industrial automation systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa robotics.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and systems-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead responsible for overall system architecture and integration across software, robotics, controls, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Define system requirements, functional specifications, interface documents, and acceptance criteria for automation projects.
• Translate customer requirements into clear technical requirements for internal teams and external vendors.
• Develop comprehensive technical packages, statements of work, and specifications for third-party suppliers.
• Coordinate and hold vendors accountable for meeting technical, schedule, performance, and quality requirements.
• Evaluate technical proposals, designs, and deliverables from suppliers and integration partners.
• Ensure proper integration between: industrial robots and tooling, CNCs, PLCs/HMIs, motion control, and machine vision systems.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with system integration and performance.
• Support commissioning, FAT, SAT, and customer installations.
• Review test plans and validation results to ensure performance and reliability.

Skills

Robotic automation

CNC machining

Industrial controls

Manufacturing processes

Cross-disciplinary communication

Vendor management

Documentation

System integration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Fanuc

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Job description

Viable Engineering Solutions LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the technical coordination of complex industrial automation projects. You will define system requirements and manage deliverables across software, robotics, controls, and manufacturing disciplines.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in automation, manufacturing, or industrial system integration and proven ability to coordinate vendors and ensure cohesive solutions.