Automation & Equipment Engineer II
Broomfield, CO · CO · USD 97,000-110,000 / year · 1+ years experience · Full-time · Remote · Posted Oct 1, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 1+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Broomfield, CO · CO
- Salary
- USD 97,000-110,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The Automation & Equipment Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced level automated systems and solutions to support new manufacturing or operational initiatives across NA plants.
- This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to lead the identification of automation opportunities, define technical requirements, and ensure seamless integration of equipment and controls into new processes or production lines.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute automation projects.
- Design advanced level control systems and automation solutions that align with company standardization, project goals, and customer requirements.
- Create complete project specifications that include cost savings, capex, RFQ, timeline, and resource requirements.
- Manage and/or supervise the work of third parties or integrators executing project-related assignments.
- Write, test, and debug control logic programs using IEC61131-3 and HDNA standards for PLCs, DCS, MES, and SCADA systems.
- Develop HMI programs for comprehensive machine interactions.
- Integrate various control devices, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation with PID controls into a cohesive automation system.
- Develop and perform thorough testing protocols of control systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and safety.
- Provide timely support to identify and resolve highly technical issues and malfunctions in the automation and control systems.
- Travel up to 25% of time to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and vendor locations.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering or equivalent.
- At least 3+ yrs of work experience in a manufacturing environment as a controls engineer.
- Effectively lead small to large scale projects.
- Coordinate multiple small to medium scale projects concurrently.
Preferred qualifications
- Desired experience with Beckhoff TC3
- Desired experience with programming Cobot and machine/operator integration.
- At least 1+ yrs of leadership and automation project management experience
Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $97,000 - $110,000
- Bonus target range: 15 - 20%
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits
- Time off with pay
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and product discounts
Workplace
- Travel up to 25% of time to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and vendor locations (domestic and international)
Skills
- PLCs
- DCS
- MES
- SCADA
- IEC61131-3
- HMI
- Keyence Vision System
- PID Controls
- Omron Sysmac Studio
- Allen Bradley Studio 5000
- Beckhoff TC3
