Segment Mechanical Automation Engineer

Hubbell Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to drive automation projects and process improvements in a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate across product design, project management, and manufacturing teams to implement solutions that boost efficiency, capacity, and quality.

The role requires hands-on work with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, sensors, and motion control technologies, plus strong documentation and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience developing and implementing automation equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, sensors, and industrial instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to implement automation through collaboration with Product Designers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead automation equipment projects from concept through sustainment, including specification, vendor management, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and debugging.
• Design and implement process improvement projects to increase efficiency, capacity, and product quality.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation including procedures, drawings, schematics, and databases.
• Develop and sustain long‑range automation improvement plans.
• Train and guide employees on automation processes and control methodologies.
• Develop and update procedures and training materials for setup and maintenance personnel.
• Provide leadership and clear communication across project teams.
• Ensure project objectives, responsibilities, timelines, and budgets are clearly defined and met.
• Support system design decisions by providing technical input on automation capabilities.
• Support automation system architecture, including motion control configuration, tuning, data collection, and safety requirements.
• Interface with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure proper system integration.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

Vision systems

Sensors

Instrumentation

Motion control

VFDs

Servos

Robotics

Programming tools

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Programming tools

Job description

Automation & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to implement automation through collaboration with Product Designers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing teams
• Lead automation equipment projects from concept through sustainment, including specification, vendor management, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and debugging
• Design and implement process improvement projects to increase efficiency, capacity, and product quality
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation including procedures, drawings, schematics, and databases

Manufacturing Operations Support

• Develop and sustain long‑range automation improvement plans
• Train and guide employees on automation processes and control methodologies
• Develop and update procedures and training materials for setup and maintenance personnel

Project Management

• Provide leadership and clear communication across project teams
• Ensure project objectives, responsibilities, timelines, and budgets are clearly defined and met
• Support system design decisions by providing technical input on automation capabilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Support automation system architecture, including motion control configuration, tuning, data collection, and safety requirements
• Interface with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure proper system integration

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience developing and implementing automation equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, sensors, and industrial instrumentation
• Experience with motion control technologies including VFDs, servos, robotics, and related programming tools
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, equipment reliability, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet demanding deadlines
• Strong communication, organization, and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Extensive travel required (approximately 50%) domestic and international travel

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.