Senior Automation Architect – Robotics & Industrial Systems

Energy Jobline ZR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Technologies in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior / Lead Automation Engineer to architect, implement, and refine full-scale automation solutions across our advanced manufacturing operations. You will own the automation roadmap—from concept through deployment, ramp, and lifecycle optimization, driving safety, productivity, and quality.

Lead design of robotic cells (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa), specify PLCs and safety systems, oversee vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and site acceptance.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering.
• 5+ years engineering experience in a project development or manufacturing role.
• Expert in at least one major robot platform (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa) and one PLC family (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Strong grasp of OT networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA) and MES/SCADA integration.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and external integrators.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical detail into business impact for executives and investors.

Responsibilities

• Define multi-year automation vision aligned with business objectives and CapEx plans.
• Lead end-to-end design of robotic cells and custom machines for welding, machining, material handling, inspection, and packaging.
• Specify PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and safety systems; author URS and functional specs.
• Oversee vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and site acceptance.
• Drive OEE, cycle-time, and yield improvements through data analytics and iterative tuning.
• Mentor a team of controls engineers, technicians, and external integrators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Industrial Networking

OT Integration

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering

Tools

Fanuc

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Union Technologies in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior / Lead Automation Engineer to architect, implement, and refine full-scale automation solutions across our advanced manufacturing operations. You will own the automation roadmap—from concept through deployment, ramp, and lifecycle optimization, driving safety, productivity, and quality.

Lead design of robotic cells (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa), specify PLCs and safety systems, oversee vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and site acceptance.