Automation Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

About the role

As an Automation Engineer you will design, develop and deploy cutting‑edge automation solutions for high‑mix automotive assembly lines. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure safe, efficient and future‑ready production systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced automation solutions for assembly processes.
• Automate manual operations using collaborative robots (cobots) to create ergonomic workstations.
• Design software for new machines and production lines, ensuring seamless integration and high performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers during machine development and construction to guarantee technical alignment and quality.
• Track project milestones to secure equipment availability for production launch.
• Participate in setup, commissioning and ramp‑up of new production lines locally and internationally.
• Introduce new automation technologies and support their industrialisation within the plant.
• Conduct test activities, validate automation solutions and document results.
• Identify technological improvements that enhance cost, performance and efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for automation equipment and processes.
• Install equipment, develop and commission automation programs, and perform capability analyses.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a comparable technical field.
• Proven experience programming and commissioning industrial machines.
• Knowledge of robotics integration and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) connectivity.
• Hands‑on experience in quality‑assurance activities within an industrial environment.

Required skills

• Industrial machine programming
• Robotics integration
• MES connectivity
• Quality assurance
• Collaborative robot (cobot) handling