MCA
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities
- Lead automation technical work for assembly, ultrasonic welding, decorating, testing, labeling and packaging automation lines for Barbie products, including robotic systems, vision inspection stations, servo positioning systems and customized automatic tooling.
- Develop control program logic: PLC programming (Siemens / Mitsubishi), HMI configuration, servo & motion control, sensor integration, safety circuit design, robot programming and vision system tuning; carry out on-site commissioning, validation and handover to production and maintenance teams.
- Drive automation reliability improvement: conduct root cause analysis for recurring automation faults, implement permanent corrective actions, optimize program logic and signal interlock to reduce unplanned downtime, improve OEE and lower reject rate.
- Support automation capital projects and NPI automation requirements: draft technical specifications, review vendor design proposals, witness FAT, perform SAT, lead site installation, commissioning, risk assessment and process validation for new automation cells.
- Establish and update automation standards, control SOPs, backup procedures, electrical drawings, spare part lists and troubleshooting guides; build knowledge base for automation systems.
- Ensure all automation systems comply with Mattel global EH&S, machine safety, LOTO, functional safety and local regulatory requirements; conduct safety review for new automation design and machine modification.
- Use Lean / TPM / Kaizen tools to launch automation improvement projects, realize labor reduction, cycle time optimization and quality control through automation.
- Mentor junior automation engineers and technicians, deliver technical training; communicate with global Mattel automation teams and overseas vendors, prepare technical reports and project documents in English.
- Collaborate with quality team to develop automated test & inspection solutions to meet Barbie toy safety and appearance quality requirements.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering or related majors
- Minimum 5 years of automation engineering experience in high-volume consumer goods, plastic or toy manufacturing; rich experience in assembly / packaging automation is preferred
- Experience with robotic integration, machine vision or multinational manufacturing environment is a strong plus
Technical Competencies
- Proficient in PLC programming, HMI development, motion control, pneumatics and safety interlock design; familiar with Siemens or Mitsubishi platform
- Hands-on experience with industrial robots (Fanuc / ABB / Epson preferred) and machine vision systems
- Able to read electrical schematics, IO allocation, write control specifications and debug automation systems independently
- Skilled in 8D, 5-Why and other root-cause analysis methods; familiar with FAT/SAT and automation project delivery process
- Basic understanding of injection molding, toy assembly or decorating process is an advantage
Soft Skills & Language
- Business English (written and verbal) for global cross-functional communication
- Strong on-site problem-solving ability, project coordination and cross-team collaboration
- Safety-first awareness, systematic thinking, able to balance urgent breakdown support and long-term project delivery
- Hands-on mindset, good coaching skills, result-oriented
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or above in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- At least 5 years of automation engineering experience in high-volume consumer goods, plastic, or toy manufacturing
- Experience with assembly and packaging automation
- Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI development, motion control, pneumatics, and safety interlock design
- Familiarity with Siemens or Mitsubishi platforms
- Hands-on experience with industrial robots and machine vision systems
- Ability to read electrical schematics, allocate I/O, write control specifications, and independently debug automation systems
- Experience with 8D, 5-Why, root-cause analysis, FAT/SAT, and automation project delivery
- Business English proficiency for written and verbal global communication
- Experience with robotic integration or a multinational manufacturing environment
- Basic understanding of injection molding, toy assembly, or decorating processes
- Strong on-site problem-solving, project coordination, cross-team collaboration, coaching, and safety awareness
Mattel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mattel and has not been reviewed or approved by Mattel.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include automatic company contributions in addition to matching, with auto-enrollment and automatic increases that support long-term savings. Features like age-based company contributions and loan availability reinforce the program’s strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is emphasized through paid parental leave and access to fertility and family-building resources, complemented by on-site childcare at select campuses. Recent program additions broaden support for parents and caregivers across locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many salaried roles receive flexible or unlimited PTO alongside holiday programs and hybrid/flexible scheduling. This breadth of time-off options provides greater flexibility compared with traditional accrual systems.
Mattel Insights
What We Do
We are a purpose driven company with a mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in more than 35 locations and our products are sold in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
