Hunter Douglas
Automation Projects Engineer
About this role
Hunter Douglas seeks an Automation Projects Engineer to design and implement automated manufacturing systems across North American plants. You'll lead automation initiatives from concept through startup, managing PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and industrial controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Lead automation and controls scope for new equipment, production lines, and manufacturing initiatives
- Design, program, and deploy PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, VFDs, and industrial networks
- Define project scope, technical specifications, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
- Manage multiple automation projects while tracking cost, schedule, and performance targets
- Coordinate vendor selection, design reviews, FATs, SATs, installation, and system startup activities
- Support machine connectivity, data acquisition, and MES/IT platform integration
What they're looking for
- PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Omron, Siemens)
- Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO-Link)
- Robotics and vision systems integration
- VFDs and servo motion control
- HMI development and configuration
- Project management and multi-project coordination
- Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Cross-functional team collaboration
Benefits
- Annual base salary $97,000–$131,000 with 20–30% bonus target
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Paid parental leave and paid time off
- Professional development and internal growth opportunities
- Wellness programs and employee product discounts
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Hunter Douglas
Hunter Douglas manufactures products across multiple North American facilities and optimizes their production operations through process engineering and automation. The company is hiring Process Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Fabrication Engineers, and Automation Engineers to drive manufacturing excellence, improve operational efficiency, and implement advanced automation systems.
View all jobs at Hunter DouglasLikely interview questions
- Describe a complex automation project you led from design through startup—what challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
- Walk us through your experience with PLC programming; which platforms have you used most extensively and why?