Automation Engineer

Wabtec Corporation

. Partner with cross-functional teams across operations, product engineering, maintenance, quality, procurement, IT, OT, EHS, and business leadership .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United States, United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,900 - $98,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying automation solutions for manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on robotics, simulation, and integration. Proficient in project execution, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance production readiness and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Automation ExperienceRobotics EngineeringRobot Simulation ToolsAutomation Concept DesignLean or Six Sigma Certification

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Hard Skills

Industrial AutomationRoboticsAutomation EquipmentRobot Simulation3D CADMachine VisionPLC KnowledgeHMI KnowledgeCycle-Time AnalysisDesign-for-Automation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationEffective Project ExecutionDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

FANUC ROBOGUIDEProcess SimulateVisual ComponentsDigital TwinsManufacturing Data Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringAutomation StandardsProduction ReadinessEHS ComplianceCapital Estimates

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with cross-functional teams across operations, product engineering, maintenance, quality, procurement, IT, OT, EHS, and business leadership
Develop and deploy automation solutions for machining, fabrication, assembly, material handling, and related manufacturing processes
Evaluate automation opportunities and convert manufacturing needs into safe, repeatable, production-ready concepts
Create automation concepts, layouts, simulations, cycle-time estimates, and technical specifications
Perform robot reach, payload, interference, and process simulations to reduce project risk
Support capital estimates, ROI business cases, equipment scopes, and project documentation
Participate in vendor selection, RFQs, design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup
Work with controls, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, EHS, suppliers, and integrators to resolve technical issues
Troubleshoot and optimize existing robotic and automated manufacturing systems
Document lessons learned and replicate successful automation solutions across manufacturing sites
Support automation standards, roadmap, and preferred technology strategy
Evaluate emerging technologies including robotics, vision, simulation, digital twins, and AI-enabled manufacturing
Provide hands-on technical support and knowledge sharing for site engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Automation/Controls, Robotics Engineering, or a related discipline
3+ years of industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, robotics, controls, or advanced manufacturing experience
Hands-on experience applying industrial robots and automation equipment in a production environment
Ability to design automation concepts, cell layouts, tooling approaches, and equipment interfaces
Experience with robot or manufacturing simulation, offline programming, or digital manufacturing tools
Strong understanding of machine safety, controls, integration, manufacturing processes, and production readiness
Effective project execution, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to travel as required to support enterprise manufacturing sites
Experience with industrial robots; FANUC preferred, with ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa/Motoman also valuable
Experience with robot simulation and offline programming tools such as FANUC ROBOGUIDE, Process Simulate, Visual Components, or equivalent
Experience with 3D CAD, equipment layouts, reach studies, cycle-time analysis, and design-for-automation
Experience with machine vision, inspection, and robotic guidance systems
Experience with automated material handling, end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, and sensor integration
Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, MES, SCADA, OEE, or manufacturing data systems
Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, production launch, and structured root-cause problem solving
Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
Annual bonus, if eligible
Remote work arrangement