Automation Projects Engineer
Hunter Douglas, Inc.
$97,000 - $131,000 / year
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Description
Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?
Position Overview
Automation engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated systems and solutions to support new manufacturing or operational initiatives across North America plants. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, production, and IT—to identify automation opportunities, define technical requirements, and ensure seamless integration of equipment and controls into new processes or production lines. Key responsibilities include selecting appropriate technologies, programming PLCs or robotics, managing project timelines, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring systems meet safety and quality standards. The engineer also plays a critical role in validating performance, supporting startup activities, and driving continuous improvement from concept to handover. Strong analytical, technical, and project management skills are essential, as well as the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and dynamic project environments.
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.
- Manage multiple automation projects while ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and performance targets.
- Drive RFQs, vendor selection, and coordination of design reviews, FATs, SATs, installation, and startup.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, IT, Quality, and Maintenance for system integration.
- Support machine connectivity, data acquisition, and integration with MES and IT platforms.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance cycle time, OEE, and cost efficiency.
- All other duties as assigned
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a Controls/Automation Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Omron, Siemens).
- Experience with industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IO-Link.
- Hands-on knowledge of robotics, vision systems, VFDs, and servo motion control.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver against defined timelines and budgets.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external vendors/integrators.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 35-40% across US, Mexico, and vendor locations (for meeting workshops & project implementations).
- Valid passport, driver’s license, and ability to travel on short notice as required.
What's in it for you?
- Annual base salary range: $97,000- $131,000
- Bonus target range: 20-30%
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
- A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
- Time off with pay
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and product discounts
Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- stock options
- parental leave
About this role
Hunter Douglas is seeking an Automation Projects Engineer to lead the design and deployment of automated systems across its North American manufacturing plants. You'll own automation scope from concept through startup, selecting and programming PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and industrial controls while managing project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, operations, IT, and maintenance teams. This role demands hands-on technical expertise in platforms like Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Omron, or Siemens, combined with strong project management skills to deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously against cost and performance targets.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, or Automation Engineering and brings at least three years of manufacturing controls experience. You'll need proven proficiency in PLC programming, industrial networking protocols, robotics, vision systems, and servo motion control, along with the analytical chops to troubleshoot complex systems and drive continuous improvement. The role requires willingness to travel 35-40% across the US, Mexico, and vendor sites for workshops and implementations, with a valid passport and ability to mobilize on short notice.
The position offers a competitive total package: base salary of $97,000–$131,000, a 20-30% bonus target, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid parental leave, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. Hunter Douglas emphasizes internal development and professional growth within a culture built on innovation and entrepreneurial drive.
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