Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer

Power Design, Inc.; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job stability

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to drive the automation platform across prefab, LFG and switchgear manufacturing. You will own vendor evaluations, FAT/SAT execution, and develop controls architectures for PLC/SCADA and OT data integration.

You will collaborate with the CI team and Integration Engineer to ensure real-time data feeds into Oracle Fusion, supporting capital projects and deployment timelines. This role expects hands-on leadership and rapid ramp-up.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial automation or robotics in manufacturing.
• Experience with cobots, machine vision, and robotics for material handling.
• Strong PLC/SCADA background and ladder logic literacy.
• Experience leading FAT/SAT and defining acceptance criteria.
• Ability to critically evaluate automation vendors and claims.
• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial field preferred.
• Experience in prefab/manufacturing or electrical construction a plus.
• Commitment to integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluation and selection of automation systems across prefab and LFG/switchgear manufacturing — cobots, machine vision, bending automation, heavy material handling robotics.
• Own FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) for all manufacturing robotics deployments. Define acceptance criteria, run tests, sign off.
• Develop and maintain controls architecture standards across manufacturing domains — PLC/SCADA, safety systems, and OT data layer integration.
• Serve as primary technical interface with automation vendors; evaluate claims, negotiate scope, protect from overpromising.
• Partner with Integration Engineer to ensure deployed systems feed real-time OT data into Oracle Fusion.
• Support capital investment cases with technical content — scope, specs, risk flags, timelines.
• Work with CI team on wire division automation deployments as needed.

Skills

Industrial automation

Cobot platforms (UR, FANUC, KUKA)

Machine vision (Cognex, Keyence)

PLC/SCADA programming

FAT/SAT processes

Vendor evaluation

Engineering background (Electrical/ME/

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

UR

FANUC

KUKA

Job description

Power Design, Inc. is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to drive the automation platform across prefab, LFG and switchgear manufacturing. You will own vendor evaluations, FAT/SAT execution, and develop controls architectures for PLC/SCADA and OT data integration.

You will collaborate with the CI team and Integration Engineer to ensure real-time data feeds into Oracle Fusion, supporting capital projects and deployment timelines. This role expects hands-on leadership and rapid ramp-up.