Senior Automation Systems Architect & Controls Leader

LITEON Careers - U.S.

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Job summary

With 8–12+ years in automation, you will mentor and drive NPI support, troubleshoot complex systems, and push for throughput gains and higher uptime. The role emphasizes scalable, reliable automation and cross‑site collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
8–12+ years of experience in manufacturing automation with strong hands‑on technical depth.
Experience in electronics, EMS, or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
Proven track record solving complex automation and controls challenges.

Responsibilities

Define, maintain, and deploy automation technical standards, architectures, and best practices.
Serve as the technical authority for automation platforms including robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and integrated production systems.
Evaluate and approve automation designs to ensure consistency, scalability, and long‑term maintainability.
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex automation, controls, and system integration issues.
Support root cause analysis and define long‑term corrective and preventive solutions.
Design and review automation system architectures including hardware, controls, software, and network integration.
Ensure seamless integration with MES, ERP, quality systems, and production data platforms.
Support advanced process controls, data acquisition, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Support high‑impact automation projects from concept through deployment as a technical lead.
Review system requirements, technical specifications, and validation plans.
Ensure automation systems meet performance, safety, quality, and cost requirements.
Support new product introductions (NPI) by defining automation strategies, equipment requirements, and validation plans.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure successful production ramp‑ups.
Drive standard automation solutions to reduce deployment time and risk.
Identify emerging automation technologies and assess applicability to Lite‑On manufacturing.
Drive improvements in throughput, labor reduction, yield, and system uptime through automation innovation.
Promote reuse of proven solutions and modular automation designs across sites.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to automation, controls, and manufacturing engineers.
Develop technical documentation, training materials, and design guidelines.
Support capability building and knowledge sharing across sites and teams.
Ensure all automation systems comply with Lite‑On safety standards, machine safety requirements, and regulatory codes.
Support risk assessments, safety validations, and audit readiness.
Promote safe design and operation of automated systems.