Automation Engineer

Adient

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or related engineering field.
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or controls engineering.
  • Experience leading automation projects over $500,000.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and equipment launch.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and schematics.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation projects from conception to commissioning.
  • Manage supplier relationships and project budgets.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency.
  • Conduct risk assessments on automation systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical goals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex automation projects.
  • Access to continuous professional development.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, mechatronics, controls, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Seven or more years of progressive experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, systems integration, or advanced manufacturing engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience leading automation capital projects valued at $500,000 or more, including technical scope, supplier management, schedule, budget, commissioning, and acceptance.
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, OEE improvement, structured problem-solving, risk assessment, and equipment-launch processes.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, control narratives, network drawings, safety documentation, and supplier technical proposals.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to establish technical direction and hold stakeholders accountable to standards.


PRIMARY LOCATION

Murfreesboro Facility

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