SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER (AUTOMOTIVE)

PAY: $90,000 – $115,000

RETENTION BONUS: $10,000

VISA SPONSORSHIP: NO

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: NO

REMOTE: NO

Stanley Electric U.S. is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of automation experience in a high-volume production environment.

ABOUT US:

Stanley Electric US is a full-service, tier one supplier to Honda, specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Our London, Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in our Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments. At Stanley, we blaze our own trail to a brilliant future by daring to outshine light.

HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE:

• Delivering reliable automation solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Reducing manufacturing costs through innovative automation.
• Partnering effectively with production, maintenance, and suppliers.
• Using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Staying current with emerging automation technologies and best practices.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Automation System Design

• Design and develop automation systems for manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate opportunities for automation to reduce labor and improve efficiency.
• Specify automation equipment, robotics, vision systems, sensors, and controls.
• Develop equipment and fixture specifications as well as statements of work for suppliers.

Robotics & Motion Control

• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, etc.).
• Optimize robotic cycle times.
• Integrate end-of-arm tooling and automated material handling.

PLC & Controls Engineering

• Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Configure HMI interfaces.
• Design electrical control systems.
• Integrate servo systems and motion controls.

Typical platforms:

• Allen Bradley
• Siemens
• Mitsubishi
• Omron

Vision Systems

• Implement machine vision systems for:
• Part presence
• Orientation
• Defect detection
• Measurement
• Barcode/Data Matrix verification

Typical systems:

• Cognex
• Keyence

Process Improvement

• Reduce cycle time.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Eliminate waste using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Reduce manual operations through automation.
• Improve ergonomics.

Equipment Installation

• Manage and participate in equipment installation.
• Coordinate machine acceptance (FAT/SAT).
• Support production startup across a 3-shift operation.
• Validate process capability.

Troubleshooting

• Support production and Maintenance during equipment failures.
• Root cause analysis of automation issues.
• Implement permanent corrective actions.
• Improve equipment reliability.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead automation kaizen events.
• Support cost reduction projects.
• Improve machine uptime.
• Standardize automation across facilities.

Safety

• Ensure equipment complies with:
• OSHA
• NFPA 79
• ANSI
• Company safety standards
• Perform machine risk assessments.
• Implement safety PLCs and guarding.

Typical Projects

• Robotic assembly cells
• Automated inspection systems
• Vision-guided robotics
• Conveyor automation
• Automated packaging systems
• Automated material handling (AMRs/AGVs)
• Lights-out manufacturing
• Digital manufacturing initiatives
• Predictive maintenance systems
• Smart factory (Industry 4.0) implementation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI	Target
Equipment Uptime	>98%
OEE Improvement	+5% annually
Cycle Time Reduction	10–20%
Labor Savings	Meet annual targets
Automation ROI	<24 months
Equipment Start-Up	On-time
Safety Incidents	Zero
Production Downtime	Continuous reduction
Project Completion	On schedule and within budget
Scrap Reduction	Annual improvement

HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match

HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

• 5–10 years as an Engineer in manufacturing automation
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• High-volume production experience

Required Technical Skills

• PLC Programming
• HMI Development
• Industrial Robotics
• Servo Systems
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Electrical Controls
• Machine Vision
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Root Cause Analysis

Preferred Technical Skills

• FANUC Robotics
• Cognex Vision
• Keyence Vision
• Rockwell Studio 5000
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Ethernet/IP
• Profinet
• OPC-UA
• SQL databases
• Python or C# scripting
• MES integration

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Focus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing environment
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs
• Domestic and international travel (up to 20%)
• Off-shift support during equipment installations and launches

HAZARDS:

• Exposure to manufacturing equipment and electrical systems

All Stanley U.S. Associates share in the effort to achieve customer satisfaction and continuously improve overall performance. Success is found in the delivery of high-quality products on a timely basis at a competitive price. Every team member, in the conduct of his or her daily activities and interactions, has abundant opportunity to make a positive contribution. While no listing of duties and responsibilities can completely capture the many ways this opportunity presents itself, fulfilling the responsibilities of her or his role is one important means by which an individual Associate contributes to Stanley’s overall success.