SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Stanley Electric; London (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

401K Retirement Savings with Company M

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Stanley Electric U.S. is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of automation experience in a high-volume production environment. The role is based in London, Ohio, supporting manufacturing automation across lighting and electronic components.

You will design, program, and optimize automation systems, robotics, and vision systems to improve safety, quality, and productivity. Responsibilities include developing equipment specifications, coordinating with suppliers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5–10 years of Automation Engineering experience in manufacturing automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation systems for high-volume manufacturing.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and robotics systems.
• Develop and validate vision systems and sensors integration.
• Improve OEE and reduce cycle times through automation.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Servo Systems

Electrical Controls

Machine Vision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

FANUC Robotics

Cognex Vision

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

OPC-UA

SQL databases

Python or C# scripting

MES integration

Job description

Stanley Electric U.S. is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of automation experience in a high-volume production environment.

ABOUT US:

Stanley Electric US is a full-service, tier one supplier to Honda, specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Our London, Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in our Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments. At Stanley, we blaze our own trail to a brilliant future by daring to outshine light.

HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE:

• Delivering reliable automation solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Reducing manufacturing costs through innovative automation.
• Partnering effectively with production, maintenance, and suppliers.
• Using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Staying current with emerging automation technologies and best practices.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Automation System Design

• Design and develop automation systems for manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate opportunities for automation to reduce labor and improve efficiency.
• Specify automation equipment, robotics, vision systems, sensors, and controls.
• Develop equipment and fixture specifications as well as statements of work for suppliers.

Robotics & Motion Control

• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, etc.).
• Optimize robotic cycle times.
• Integrate end-of-arm tooling and automated material handling.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Configure HMI interfaces.
• Integrate servo systems and motion controls.

Typical platforms:

• Siemens
• Omron

Vision Systems

• Implement machine vision systems for:
• Part presence
• Orientation
• Measurement
• Barcode/Data Matrix verification

Typical systems:

• Cognex

Process Improvement

• Reduce cycle time.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Eliminate waste using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Reduce manual operations through automation.
• Manage and participate in equipment installation.
• Coordinate machine acceptance (FAT/SAT).
• Support production startup across a 3-shift operation.
• Validate process capability.

Troubleshooting

• Support production and Maintenance during equipment failures.
• Root cause analysis of automation issues.
• Implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support cost reduction projects.
• Improve machine uptime.

Safety

• Ensure equipment complies with:
• OSHA
• NFPA 79
• ANSI
• Company safety standards
• Implement safety PLCs and guarding.

Typical Projects

• Robotic assembly cells
• Automated inspection systems
• Vision-guided robotics
• Automated packaging systems
• Automated material handling (AMRs/AGVs)
• Lights-out manufacturing
• Digital manufacturing initiatives
• Predictive maintenance systems
• Smart factory (Industry 4.0) implementation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI

Equipment Uptime

>98%

OEE Improvement

+5% annually

Cycle Time Reduction

10–20%

Labor Savings

Meet annual targets

Automation ROI

<24 months

Equipment Start-Up

On-time

Safety Incidents

Production Downtime

Project Completion

On schedule and within budget

Scrap Reduction

Annual improvement

HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match

HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields:
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• 5–10 years as an Engineer in manufacturing automation
• Automotive manufacturing experience

Required Technical Skills

• PLC Programming
• HMI Development
• Servo Systems
• Electrical Controls
• Machine Vision

Preferred Technical Skills

• FANUC Robotics
• Cognex Vision
• Rockwell Studio 5000
• Ethernet/IP
• Profinet
• OPC-UA
• SQL databases
• Python or C# scripting
• MES integration

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Focus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing environment
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs
• Domestic and international travel (up to 20%)
• Off-shift support during equipment installations and launches

HAZARDS:

• Exposure to manufacturing equipment and electrical systems

All Stanley U.S. Associates share in the effort to achieve customer satisfaction and continuously improve overall performance. Success is found in the delivery of high-quality products on a timely basis at a competitive price. Every team member, in the conduct of his or her daily activities and interactions, has abundant opportunity to make a positive contribution. While no listing of duties and responsibilities can completely capture the many ways this opportunity presents itself, fulfilling the responsibilities of her or his role is one important means by which an individual Associate contributes to Stanley’s overall success.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years:

Automation Engineering

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