Automation Engineer

Wabtec Corporation

. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced manufacturing automation solutions across the global supply chain .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial automation and robotics, with a strong focus on designing and implementing automation solutions for manufacturing processes. Proficient in project execution, cross-functional collaboration, and applying advanced technologies to optimize production efficiency.

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Industrial Automation ExperienceRobotics EngineeringAutomation Concept DesignRobot Simulation ToolsLean or Six Sigma Certification

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Hard Skills

Industrial RobotsAutomation EquipmentRobot Simulation3D CADCycle-Time AnalysisMachine VisionPLCsHMIManufacturing Data SystemsRoot-Cause Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Project ExecutionProblem-SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

FANUC ROBOGUIDEProcess SimulateVisual ComponentsMESSCADA

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringAutomation StandardsProduction ReadinessHigh-Volume ManufacturingEHS Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced manufacturing automation solutions across the global supply chain
Support automation solutions for machining, fabrication, assembly, material handling, and related manufacturing processes across multiple sites and business units
Convert manufacturing needs into safe, repeatable, production-ready automation and robotics concepts
Evaluate automation opportunities and develop technical concepts, specifications, layouts, and simulations
Support capital project execution, capital estimates, ROI business cases, equipment scopes, and project documentation
Perform robot reach, payload, interference, process, cycle-time, and production-readiness analyses
Participate in vendor selection, RFQs, design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and production launch
Work with controls, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, EHS, suppliers, and integrators to resolve technical issues
Troubleshoot and optimize robotic and automated manufacturing systems
Document lessons learned and replicate successful automation solutions across sites
Support automation standards, roadmap, and preferred technology strategy
Evaluate emerging robotics, vision, simulation, digital twin, and AI-enabled manufacturing technologies
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
Automation or robotics experience in high-volume manufacturing environment
Industrial robots; FANUC preferred, with ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa/Motoman experience valuable
Robot simulation and offline programming tools such as FANUC ROBOGUIDE, Process Simulate, Visual Components, or equivalent
3D CAD, equipment layouts, reach studies, cycle-time analysis, and design-for-automation
Machine vision, inspection, and robotic guidance systems
Automated material handling, end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, and sensor integration
PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, MES, SCADA, OEE, or manufacturing data systems
FAT, SAT, commissioning, production launch, and structured root-cause problem solving
Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Annual bonus, if eligible