Hunter Douglas
Automation Projects Engineer
About this role
Hunter Douglas seeks an Automation Projects Engineer to design, develop, 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 across engineering, operations, and IT teams.
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 plans for multiple concurrent projects
- Manage vendor selection, RFQs, design reviews, FATs, SATs, installation, and system startup activities
- Support machine connectivity, data acquisition, and MES/IT platform integration
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance cycle time, OEE, and cost efficiency
What they're looking for
- PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Omron, Siemens)
- Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO-Link)
- Robotics and vision systems
- VFDs and servo motion control
- HMI development and deployment
- Project management and budgeting
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Cross-functional team collaboration
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Wellness programs and product discounts
- Paid time off
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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 your experience programming PLCs in manufacturing environments—which platforms have you used and what types of systems have you automated?
- Walk us through a complex automation project you led from design through startup—how did you manage scope, timeline, and stakeholder coordination?