Senior Automation Engineer & Robotics Leader

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. seeks a Principal Automation Engineer at its Global Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA.

You will drive the architecture, design, development, and deployment of automated systems across the production environment, mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external integrators. Responsibilities include leading custom machinery development, PLC/motion control integration, safety standards, and FAT/SAT programs, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in automation engineering with hands‑on work in custom automation machinery.
• Experience overseeing automation projects with full lifecycle ownership.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards (ISO, IEC, ANSI, NFPA).
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, development, and validation of custom automated machinery and robotic cells.
• Architect control systems with PLCs, motion control, robotics, machine vision, and safety systems.
• Define automation standards and design methodologies for long‑term scalability.
• Serve as technical lead on large automation projects from concept to start‑up in the destination facility.

Skills

Automation engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Robotics

Tools

None

Job description

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. seeks a Principal Automation Engineer at its Global Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA.

You will drive the architecture, design, development, and deployment of automated systems across the production environment, mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external integrators. Responsibilities include leading custom machinery development, PLC/motion control integration, safety standards, and FAT/SAT programs, with a focus on continuous