Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
8+ years of automation, controls, manufacturing engineering, or related experience.
5+ years of PLC and HMI programming experience.
Experience programming industrial robots, preferably Fanuc.
Strong electrical design experience, including electrical schematics and control panel design.
Experience building, troubleshooting, and commissioning automated equipment.
Knowledge of industrial communication networks and protocols.
Experience with servo motors, stepper motors, VFDs, and motion control systems.
Familiarity with pneumatic systems and automated machine controls.
Ability to manage projects while remaining highly hands-on in execution.
Experience in machining, manufacturing, automation, or industrial production environments.
Experience with CODESYS, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar PLC platforms.
Experience with Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, DeviceNet, and related industrial networking technologies.
Familiarity with vision systems, automated inspection, and machine tending applications.
Exposure to welding, machining, fabrication, or other skilled trades.
Experience designing fixtures, tooling, and quality validation equipment.