Automation Engineer Recruitment

An Automation Engineer in electronics manufacturing designs, implements, maintains, and improves automated production systems used to increase manufacturing efficiency, consistency, and throughput. The role works with robotics, controls, programmable logic controllers, production equipment, and manufacturing teams to improve automation performance and reliability.
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WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE

  • Finding an Automation Engineer with hands-on electronics manufacturing experience, strong controls knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot complex automated equipment can be challenging.
  • Modern electronics manufacturing relies on increasingly automated processes that require reliable controls, robotics, sensors, and production equipment. Therefore, employers need engineers who can connect automation technology with practical manufacturing requirements.
  • Automation problems can result in downtime, inconsistent production, maintenance issues, and reduced throughput. Experienced automation engineers can identify equipment problems, optimize control systems, and implement improvements that strengthen production reliability.

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Brightway identifies Automation Engineers with electronics manufacturing experience across industrial automation, PLC programming, robotics, controls engineering, equipment integration, troubleshooting, and process improvement. In addition, we focus on candidates who can collaborate effectively with manufacturing, maintenance, process engineering, quality, and operations teams.

About the Automation Engineer Role

An Automation Engineer applies engineering and controls expertise to develop, integrate, maintain, and improve automated systems used in electronics manufacturing. The role works with production equipment, control systems, robotics, sensors, programmable logic controllers, and related technologies to improve manufacturing performance. In addition, the Automation Engineer works closely with manufacturing, maintenance, process engineering, and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment and implement automation improvements. For example, the role may develop PLC programs, integrate robotic systems, improve machine controls, troubleshoot automation failures, or support the installation and commissioning of new equipment. Furthermore, automation engineers can help reduce downtime, improve process consistency, increase throughput, and support safer and more efficient manufacturing operations.

Role Highlights

3-8+ Years

Industrial Automation & Controls

PLCs, Robotics & Automated Equipment

Electronics Manufacturing Facility

Electronics Manufacturing

Permanent

Automation Systems & Controls Engineering

Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration

Equipment Reliability & Production Efficiency

Engineering & Operations Leadership

Manufacturing Automation & Process Improvement

Throughput, Reliability, Downtime & Automation Performance

What does a Automation Engineer Do?

Develop Automation Systems

The Automation Engineer designs and implements automated systems that improve manufacturing productivity, consistency, and process control.

Program Controls

Develops, modifies, and maintains PLC, HMI, motion control, and other industrial control systems used in electronics manufacturing.

Integrate Robotics & Equipment

Integrates robotics, sensors, automated machinery, and production equipment into manufacturing processes while ensuring reliable system operation.

Troubleshoot Automation Issues

Furthermore, investigates automation failures, equipment faults, and control problems to identify root causes and restore production performance.

Improve Manufacturing Automation

Identifies opportunities to reduce downtime, increase throughput, improve process consistency, and optimize automated manufacturing systems.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing systems used in electronics production.
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, robotics, sensors, and other industrial automation technologies.
  • Integrate new automation equipment and support installation, commissioning, validation, and production ramp-up.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, process engineering, quality, and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
  • Implement automation and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime, increase throughput, improve reliability, and strengthen manufacturing efficiency.
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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience

3-8+ years of experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferably within electronics manufacturing or another automated manufacturing environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Certifications

Relevant PLC, robotics, industrial automation, controls, Lean Six Sigma, or other technical certifications can be beneficial depending on employer requirements.

CORE SKILLS

Automation Engineering
Electronics Manufacturing
PLC Programming
Industrial Controls
Robotics
Equipment Troubleshooting

MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS

typical Salary Range

$90,000-$135,000

Performance Bonus

Experience Level

Mid-Level / Senior

Role Demand

High

Hiring Market

Nationwide

Compensation for an Automation Engineer varies based on location, industry, manufacturing complexity, experience, technical specialization, and responsibility for controls, robotics, equipment integration, and automation projects.

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