Automation Engineer Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Automotive plants need engineers who can integrate PLCs, industrial robots, sensors, and safety systems across complex production lines and equipment platforms.
- Candidates may understand controls programming but lack hands-on experience commissioning automated cells, diagnosing faults, and stabilizing production after equipment changes.
- Hiring teams can struggle to find engineers who improve automation performance without disrupting takt time, operator safety, or production quality.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway identifies Automation Engineers with automotive plant experience in controls programming, robotics integration, equipment commissioning, and production troubleshooting, matching practical technical capability to your manufacturing systems and improvement priorities.
Automation Engineering for Automotive Production
Role Highlights
Core Focus
Robotics and Production Controls
Experience
3-8+ Years
Work Environment
Automotive Manufacturing Plants
Technical Scope
PLCs, Robotics, and Equipment Integration
Key Stakeholders
Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Production
Employment Type
Permanent or Contract
What does a Automation Engineer Do?
PLC and Controls Programming
Develops and modifies PLC logic, HMI screens, and equipment control sequences for automotive production systems.
Industrial Robotics Integration
Integrates robotic work cells for welding, material handling, sealing, and vehicle assembly operations.
Equipment Commissioning
Tests automated machinery, validates control sequences, and resolves integration issues before production release.
Production Fault Diagnosis
Diagnoses sensor faults, control failures, communication errors, and recurring equipment interruptions.
Automation Performance Improvement
Refines machine sequences and cycle times to improve line availability and process repeatability.
Hire Automation Engineers for Reliable Automotive Production
Find automation talent experienced in PLC programming, robotics integration, equipment commissioning, and automotive production troubleshooting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
- Integrate robots, sensors, actuators, and production equipment interfaces.
- Commission automated cells and validate equipment operating sequences.
- Diagnose automation faults affecting automotive production throughput.
- Improve cycle times while maintaining equipment safety and process quality.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Industrial automation, controls, or robotics integration experience
Education
Electrical, controls, mechatronics, or automation engineering degree
Certifications
PLC, robotics, or industrial safety training where relevant
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$85,000-$130,000
Performance Bonus
Experience Level
Mid to Senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Major U.S. Markets
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About Automotive Manufacturing
Automotive manufacturing combines vehicle assembly, component production, automated processes, quality inspection, and supply chain coordination to deliver vehicles at required cost and production volume.
