Automation Engineer

Posted 18 Hours Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Entry level
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Leads industrial automation and manufacturing improvement projects, including controls integration, troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, lean manufacturing, process validation, calibration, safety, capacity analysis, and manufacturing cell design. Coordinates equipment selection and installation, interprets drawings and standards, resolves complex process failures, supports quality dispositions, and develops technicians and operators through training and certification.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • The position applies expertise in industrial controls, automation software, and system integration, including Power BI, LabVIEW, Visual Studio, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens platforms. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and electrical schematics, as well as maintaining and troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of GTAW and GMAW welding processes is considered a plus.
  • leads automation projects, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and utilizes structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. Strong project management, technical expertise, and collaboration skills are essential to achieving manufacturing and business objectives.
  • Assure that the products are manufactured according to spec on designs established by corporate offices in U.S.A. by the correct interpretation of product drawings, norms, standards or established codes.

  • Promote modern manufacturing systems that ensure a competitive advantage.

  • Develop the technicians members of the team as well as certifying the operators on the different manufacturing areas

  • Maintain communication and information exchange with the different departments involved personnel(local or worldwide personnel as required), during processes changes or implementation of new processes/product/equipment  are done.

  • Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing: such as 5S, layout changes, POKA YOKE implementation, improvement on BOM’s  and routings.

  • Develop and improvement of calibration routines for equipment and tooling on processes owned by the engineer with support from the maitenanceand/or quality engineer.

  • Evaluate, improve and maintain safety and ergonomic conditions of his/her owned processes.

  • Coordinate time studies, capacity analysis and manufacturing cell design.

  • Budget, evaluate, select and purchase of new tools and equipment, as well as coordinate validation and instalation of the mentioned before following the already established procedures.

  • Identify and correct complex failures on manufacturing processes. Provide disposition to non conforming material.

Skills Required

  • Expertise in industrial controls, automation software, and system integration
  • Experience with Power BI, LabVIEW, Visual Studio, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens platforms
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, product drawings, standards, and codes
  • Ability to maintain and troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Strong project management, technical expertise, and collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of GTAW and GMAW welding processes
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, Poka Yoke, BOMs, and manufacturing routings
  • Ability to conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and manufacturing cell design
  • Ability to evaluate, select, purchase, validate, and install tools and equipment

Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
50,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.

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