• Develop, validate, and optimize the integrated assembly process and automation sequence.
• Own gantry, robotic, PLC/HMI, servo, sensor, vision, AI-inspection, and automated material-handling performance from commissioning through serial production.
• Define and validate operating sequences, safety interlocks, error proofing, fault handling, manual recovery, and controlled restart modes.
• Lead FAT, SAT, machine runoff, installation, commissioning, debug, Run[redacted], and production handover activities.
• Drive throughput, automation uptime, labor efficiency, cycle-time, MTBF, MTTR, and false-reject improvements.
• Coordinate supplier technical actions, software and mechanical changes, punch-list closure, documentation, and release evidence.
• Develop backup and contingency concepts that protect delivery when automation or an assembly module is unavailable.
• Maintain controls standards, backup files, change logs, spare-parts requirements, and technical training materials.
• Support process simulation and the future digital-twin development approach with accurate machine logic and production data.
• Partner with Vulcanization, Maintenance, Quality, Production, IT/OT, EHS, and supplier teams to ensure stable end-to-end flow with no uncontrolled WIP.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Controls Engineering.
• Five or more years of experience with automated automotive manufacturing or comparable industrial systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, servo motion, sensors, safety circuits, industrial networks, and vision systems.
• Experience with equipment commissioning, supplier management, machine acceptance, and production launches.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and controls documentation and lead multidisciplinary troubleshooting.
• Systems thinking and equipment integration.
• Structured troubleshooting under production pressure.
• Supplier and change-control management.

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