Hiring: OT Automation Engineer Company: Challenge Manufacturing Location: Holland, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:23:42 Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Project Management, SCADA About the job Experience: •5+ years of industrial automation experience in multi-plant automotive manufacturing. •10+ years of multi-plant industrial automation and robotics experience. Required Skills: •Lead design, deployment, and optimization of multi-plant automation systems, including Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. •Develop and standardize automation and controls practices across all plants to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance with automotive standards (IATF 16949, ISO 10218). •Oversee integration of automation systems with MES, SCADA, IIoT, and analytics platforms for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. •Implement Industry 4.0 initiatives, including AI/ML for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and quality monitoring. •Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, OT, and IT teams to optimize throughput, line efficiency, uptime, and quality KPIs. •Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and robotics issues across multiple sites, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal production impact. •Support new vehicle program launches and plant expansions with robust automation integration, testing, and commissioning. •Evaluate, recommend, and deploy emerging automation technologies, including collaborative robots (cobots), AMRs, AGVs, and digital twin solutions. Qualifications: •Associates degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering. •Applied hands-on capability in Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, and robotics systems (Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki). •Proven ability to standardize automation practices across multiple plants. •Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a track record of multi-site issue resolution. •Multi-plant project management and new vehicle launch experience. •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or Industrial Automation. •Robotics vendor certifications (Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki). •Operational familiarity with Industry 4.0, digital twin, and predictive maintenance solutions. •Automotive launch/change management experience in high-volume manufacturing. •Leadership experience managing cross-functional OT and automation teams. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!