Global Automation Project Engineer

Role overview Lead engineering projects that develop and deploy automation for service and manufacturing operations. The work spans early technology evaluation through pilots and operational handover, with a focus on improving efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability.

Responsibilities - Plan and deliver capital projects for automation, connected equipment, and operational improvements, managing scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and technical requirements. - Work with engineering, operations, safety, finance, quality, and external partners to coordinate decisions and delivery across project stages. - Prepare investment cases, cost estimates, equipment layouts, and technical specifications. - Oversee equipment development, installation, testing, and commissioning, including contractor coordination and safety and environmental compliance. - Advance technologies such as robotics, AI, machine vision, and digital twins from concept and proof of concept toward pilot and deployment readiness. - Improve equipment reliability and operating efficiency, and provide training, manuals, drawings, and other materials for operational handover.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline. - At least five years of experience in automation, manufacturing engineering, robotics, controls, or technology development. - Experience leading complex engineering or automation projects from concept through implementation. - Knowledge of industrial automation, such as robotics, machine vision, PLCs, motion control, or automated material handling. - Familiarity with Industry 4.0, industrial IoT, AI or machine learning, digital twins, autonomous mobile robots, or smart-factory initiatives. - Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Nice to have A master’s degree, Design for Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP certification, or Spanish, French, or German language skills.

Benefits and work setup The role is fully remote. Listed benefits include annual bonus eligibility, retirement plan matching, vision, life and short-term disability coverage, stock matching, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, and profit sharing.