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# Automation Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Lear Corporation
- **Location:** Rochester Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Visual Systems
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/401995656

## About the Role

BS of Mechanical or Manufacturing or Automation
Associate or equivalent work experience in Electrical Controls
Min 5-7 years of experience in an engineering roll supporting Automotive component manufacturing or assembly.
Direct experience with applied Automation, Robot, Co-Bot, Gantry P&P, vision systems.
Direct experience with Automation evaluation/concept to implementation.
Direct experience with equipment and tooling design/development.
Direct experience and proficiency with ACAD programs and design.
Direct experience with PLC and Automation programing
Experience with Business case development/justification
Experience with Automotive Quality systems.
Preferred experience with Global Automotive atmosphere.
Preferred experience with Leather manufacturing, automotive or non-automotive
Preferred experience with Maintenance systems
Proven project manager of manufacturing processes with minimum investments of $5M capex
Open creative/innovative mind set
Ability to work with all levels and functions of a manufacturing organization
Ability to travel Globally as required for research of technologies and program implementation.

## Description

This role is responsible for the hands-on design, development, and implementation of automation applications across all applicable leather manufacturing processes and material handling systems. The position includes developing plant layouts and floor plans to support automation integration, as well as establishing and maintaining automation standards for manufacturing processes and equipment. The individual will assess and develop maintenance applications related to various automation technologies and lead the preparation of capital expenditure (CapEx) justifications to support automation initiatives. Additionally, the role involves organizing and overseeing the global implementation of automation projects at the plant level, while also assisting in the standardization, updating, and ongoing maintenance of manufacturing equipment., Familiarization with all leather processes within Eagle Ottawa and asses each operation for the possible application of automation to reduce direct labor while maintaining quality, thruput, cost standards.
Create an assessment scale to set prioritization of applying automation.
Develop automation projects concept through implementation inclusive of project scope, base design concept, costing, justification, procurement, supplier management, plant implementation, plant level engineering, maintenance, and operator training.
Ongoing oversight of automation performance.
Upgrades/alterations to adopt to product changes or new programs.
Asses plant engineering and maintenance skill requirements for proper maintenance of automation equipment.


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