Hubbell Inc

Segment Mechanical Automation Engineer

Hubbell Inc$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in automation equipment development and implementation
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial instrumentation
  • Familiarity with motion control technologies, including VFDs and robotics
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent project management and time-management skills
  • Effective communication ability for cross-team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Identify automation opportunities with design and manufacturing teams
  • Lead automation projects from concept to sustainment stages
  • Design and implement efficiency-increasing process improvements
  • Maintain and update technical documentation and procedures
  • Develop long-range automation improvement plans
  • Train employees on automation processes and control methodologies
  • Facilitate clear communication and management across project teams

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and technical advancement
  • Involvement in high-impact projects that enhance production
  • Frequent travel opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The HUS Segment Automation Engineer is responsible for assessing, designing, installing, documenting, and troubleshooting automation equipment for new and existing manufacturing processes. This role partners closely with product design, project management, and manufacturing teams to improve production capacity, product quality, and overall plant efficiency through automation solutions.

The position also collaborates with automation engineers across Hubbell to recommend technical advancements that support company objectives and maximize productivity.

#LI-KA

A Day In The Life

Automation & Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to implement automation through collaboration with Product Designers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing teams
  • Lead automation equipment projects from concept through sustainment, including specification, vendor management, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and debugging
  • Design and implement process improvement projects to increase efficiency, capacity, and product quality
  • Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation including procedures, drawings, schematics, and databases


Manufacturing Operations Support
  • Develop and sustain long-range automation improvement plans
  • Train and guide employees on automation processes and control methodologies
  • Develop and update procedures and training materials for setup and maintenance personnel


Project Management
  • Provide leadership and clear communication across project teams
  • Ensure project objectives, responsibilities, timelines, and budgets are clearly defined and met
  • Support system design decisions by providing technical input on automation capabilities


Technical Responsibilities
  • Support automation system architecture, including motion control configuration, tuning, data collection, and safety requirements
  • Interface with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure proper system integration


What will help you thrive in this role?

  • Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience developing and implementing automation equipment in a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, sensors, and industrial instrumentation
  • Experience with motion control technologies including VFDs, servos, robotics, and related programming tools
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, equipment reliability, and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet demanding deadlines
  • Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
    Extensive travel required (approximately 50%)Domestic and international travel

About Hubbell Inc

Hubbell Incorporated is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells electrical and electronic products for non-residential and residential construction, industrial, and utility applications. Hubbell was founded by Harvey Hubbell as a proprietorship in 1888, and was incorporated in Connecticut in 1905. It is ranked 602 by Fortune. The company’s reporting segments consist of the electrical segment and the Power segment. Hubbell’s manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the People's Republic of China, Italy, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Australia and maintains sales offices in Singapore, China, India, Mexico, South Korea, and countries in the Middle East. Hubbell was previously headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, and has now moved its headquarters to Shelton, Connecticut. Hubbell Inc. assisted Allied efforts during World War II by manufacturing military vehicle electrical circuits, battery-charging systems for M4 Sherman tanks, power jacks for test meters, vacuum tube sockets for radio communications, and a line of electrical and electronic connectors for aircraft. Hubbell Inc. is in List of S&P 400 companies having stocks that are included in the S&P 400 stock market index, maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Learn more about Hubbell Inc
Size
18,300 employees
Market Cap
$12.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$351.2 million
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+3.7%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Hubbell Inc

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Segment Mechanical Automation Engineer jobs: