Advanced Automation Engineer
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States or Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
Advanced Automation Engineer at HSIO Overpass Solutions lead automation strategy across new product introduction, process development, rapid deployment and global manufacturing readiness. role focuses on developing and supporting automation concepts for HSIO Overpass cable solutions, providing technical recommendations to improve product design for automation, supporting customers in developing automated systems, and scaling manufacturing from prototype/pilot to high-volume production. Responsibilities include DFx reviews, defining design guidelines for automation, supporting installation and commissioning at manufacturing sites, preparing equipment and tooling specifications, and collaborating across product development, process, quality, operations, and suppliers. Requires hands-on, customer-facing engineering with experience in automation, manufacturing processes, robotics, vision systems, control diagrams, and cross-functional execution. Travel domestically and internationally.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, equipment engineering, or related technical role
- Experience with automated or semi-automated manufacturing processes
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability and Design for Automation principles
- Experience reviewing product designs and providing recommendations to improve manufacturability, automation compatibility, and scalability
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and product documentation
- Familiarity with mechanical systems, fixtures, tooling, sensors, pneumatics, actuators, and motion-control systems
- Experience with robotics, PLCs, vision systems, HMI/SCADA systems, barcode readers, or industrial automation platforms preferred
- Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, validation, troubleshooting, or production ramp preferred
- Strong analytical skills with ability to identify root cause and recommend practical corrective actions
- Strong communication skills with ability to work directly with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support customers, suppliers, and manufacturing sites
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