Senior Automation Engineer: PLC, Robotics & SCADA Lead

Fox Factory; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Factory is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our Gainesville facility. The role interfaces with automation integrators to specify, install, document, and troubleshoot automation equipment for new and existing products and processes.

You will lead projects, provide ongoing support for 24/7 production plants, and design SCADA/PLC programs to drive efficiency and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with automation projects.
• Experience developing and implementing automation processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation projects built by outside automation suppliers, including design, specification, PM, FAT, installation and commissioning.
• Provide automation and process control leadership for 24/7 production plants.
• Develop SCADA and PLC programs to address process improvements.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC

HMI

Robotics

SCADA

Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming software

SCADA

HMI

Job description

FOX Factory is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our Gainesville facility. The role interfaces with automation integrators to specify, install, document, and troubleshoot automation equipment for new and existing products and processes.

You will lead projects, provide ongoing support for 24/7 production plants, and design SCADA/PLC programs to drive efficiency and quality improvements.