Senior Automation Engineer: Robotics, Vision & Controls

Nordson Corporation; East Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 7+ years in fast-paced automation
• Proven experience in automation system design, integration, and commissioning
• Strong PLC, robotics, and vision system programming and troubleshooting
• Proficient with AutoCAD and SolidWorks for mechanical integration
• Knowledge of UL/CE standards and safety practices

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Own automation systems from concept through production, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems; configure HMI interfaces and safety logic.
• Program and integrate industrial robots and vision systems; ensure seamless PLC-robot-vision coordination.
• Lead capital equipment projects from requirements through validation and handoff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Strong problem-solving

Team collaboration

Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

HMI design

Cognex/Keyence vision systems

ABB/Fanuc robotics

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