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Engineer, Senior Automation
LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States " BRAND: Bendix " REQUISITION ID: 10725 " JOB GRADE: 16
" ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Automation Engineer provides hands-on technical leadership for automated manufacturing systems, with a focus on robotics, mechanical automation, EOAT, sensors, actuators, vision systems, and production troubleshooting. This role improves equipment uptime, safety, quality, and throughput by diagnosing issues across robot motion, part handling, fixture interaction, PLC/HMI interfaces, and vision/scanner systems. The ideal candidate is a strong robotics and mechanical automation troubleshooter with practical PLC debug capability and strong cross-functional execution skills.
Essential Functions

• Provides technical leadership for manufacturing automation and operations.
• Develops, integrates, and improves automated equipment, control systems, and robotics.
• Maintains PFMEAs and ensures compliance with ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Troubleshoots automation and production issues to improve safety, quality, productivity, and uptime.
• Leads automation projects and new product launches from concept through production.
• Collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supports corrective actions, quality requirements, employee training, and safety programs.
• Prepares performance reports and provides off-shift support as required.

Experience

• Requires at least 4 years of engineering experience in a fast paced, continuous improvement, production environment.

• Robotics troubleshooting and programming experience
• Mechanical automation understanding
• Manufacturing floor troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read/debug PLC logic
• Sensor and actuator troubleshooting
• Cross-functional execution with maintenance and production
• Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with automation controls, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and GD&T.
• Experience with SCADA, MES, IIoT, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with motion control and robotic systems.

Desirable experience:

• Vision system experience
• Allen-Bradley / Siemens PLC familiarity
• Safety zone / interlock awareness
• Welding automation exposure
• Barcode/scanner/traceability exposure
• Servo/motion exposure

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, computer science or related field is required.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $89,900 - $134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
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