Senior Automation Engineer 高级自动化工程师 (上海市嘉定区)

We solve the world’s toughest and most important thermal problems. As a world-class industrial technology and thermal products leader, Watlow designs and manufactures heating solutions consisting primarily of electric resistive heaters, temperature sensors, temperature and power controllers and supporting software – all the components of a thermal system. We partner with our customers to optimize thermal performance, decrease design time, and improve the efficiency of products and applications. Watlow brings 100 years of experience to numerous industries, including semiconductor processing, clean environment technology, energy generation, diesel emissions, medical and food service equipment.

** 工作地点：上海市嘉定区马陆镇申霞路358 号5 幢

** Location: Building 5, No.358 Shenxia Road, Malu Town, Jiading District, Shanghai, PRC 201818

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** 欢迎目前担任以下职位的候选人申请：

• 高级自动化工程师
• 自动化项目工程师

** Welcome those currently are holding the position of Senior Automation Engineer / Automation Project Engineer

职位概述

我们正在寻找一名高级自动化工程师，负责制造运营自动化解决方案的设计、开发、实施及持续改进。该职位将涵盖从独立设备到高度集成装配生产线的各类自动化项目。

理想人选应具备丰富的自动化实践经验、扎实的机械与控制系统知识、优秀的问题解决能力，以及成熟的项目管理技能。

该职位要求能够流利使用中文普通话和英语，并能与本地及全球工程、运营、供应商和设备制造商进行有效沟通。

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automation solutions for manufacturing operations. This role will cover automation projects ranging from standalone machines to fully integrated assembly production lines. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on automation experience, solid mechanical and controls understanding, excellent problem-solving ability, and proven project management skills.

This individual must be fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English and able to communicate effectively with local and global engineering, operations, suppliers, and equipment builders.

主要职责

• 负责自动化项目从概念开发、设计、制造、调试、验证、安装到正式投入生产的全过程。
• 为单机设备、工作单元、半自动化流程及集成装配生产线开发自动化解决方案。
• 与生产、工艺工程、质量、维修团队及外部供应商合作，明确自动化需求和项目范围。
• 使用3D实体建模软件创建或审核机械概念方案、布局、夹具、工装、设备防护及设备设计。
• 支持设备规格制定、供应商选择、技术评审、工厂验收测试、现场验收测试及最终移交。
• 排查与机械系统、电气控制、传感器、运动控制、气动系统、机器人、PLC、HMI及视觉系统相关的自动化设备问题。
• 针对设备停机、质量问题、周期时间损失及工艺不稳定等问题，推动根本原因分析和纠正措施的实施。
• 持续提升自动化设备的可靠性、安全性、可维护性、生产效率及可制造性。
• 为自动化相关资本投资制定财务效益分析及投资合理性说明。
• 管理项目进度、预算、风险、行动计划、项目文件及利益相关方沟通。
• 编制并维护设备相关文件，包括用户需求规格（URS）、失效模式与影响分析（FMEA）、工程图纸、控制逻辑说明、备件清单、验证文件及作业指导书。
• 支持设备安全评估、风险降低措施、防护设计及相关安全标准的合规工作。
• 指导初级工程师和技术员开展自动化设计、故障排查及项目执行工作。

Key Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept development through design, build, debug, qualification, installation, and production release.
• Develop automation solutions for single machines, work cells, semi-automated processes, and integrated assembly lines.
• Work with production, process engineering, quality, maintenance, and external suppliers to define automation requirements and project scope.
• Create or review mechanical concepts, layouts, fixtures, tooling, machine guarding, and equipment designs using 3D solid modeling software.
• Support equipment specification, supplier selection, technical reviews, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and final handover.
• Troubleshoot automation equipment issues related to mechanical systems, electrical controls, sensors, motion, pneumatics, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment downtime, quality issues, cycle time losses, and process instability.
• Improve automation reliability, safety, maintainability, productivity, and manufacturability.
• Develop financial justification for capital investments related to automation
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, action plans, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation, including URS, FMEA, drawings, control logic notes, spare parts lists, validation documents, and work instructions.
• Support machine safety assessments, risk reduction, guarding design, and compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in automation design, troubleshooting, and project execution.

任职资格

• 机械工程、电气工程、机电一体化、自动化、制造工程或相关技术领域本科及以上学历。
• 通常需要具备7年以上制造业自动化工程经验。
• 具备独立设备及多工位装配生产线自动化项目经验。
• 能够流利使用中文普通话和英语，包括技术讨论、文件审核及供应商沟通。
• 熟练使用SolidWorks、Inventor、Creo、NX或同等3D实体建模软件。
• 具备优秀的问题解决能力，包括根本原因分析、系统化故障排查及基于数据的决策能力。
• 具备良好的项目管理能力，能够同时管理多个自动化项目，并推动项目从概念阶段顺利进入量产。
• 熟悉机械设计、设备设计、工装、夹具、气动系统、传感器、执行器及运动控制系统。
• 具备PLC、HMI、伺服系统、机器人、机器视觉、电气控制及工业通信网络的实际应用知识。
• 具备与自动化供应商、设备制造商及跨职能制造团队合作的经验。

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Typically 7+ years of automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience automating both standalone machines and multi-station assembly production lines.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, including technical discussion, documentation review, and supplier communication.
• Proficient in 3D solid modeling software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, NX, or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis, structured troubleshooting, and data-driven decision making.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple automation projects from concept to production release.
• Good understanding of mechanical design, machine design, tooling, fixtures, pneumatics, sensors, actuators, and motion systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, robotics, machine vision, electrical controls, and industrial communication networks.
• Experience working with automation suppliers, machine builders, and cross-functional manufacturing teams.

关键技能与能力

• 机器及生产线自动化方案开发
• PLC、HMI、伺服系统、机器人及视觉系统知识
• 机械设计及3D建模能力
• 夹具、工装及防错设计
• 设备故障排查及根本原因分析
• 周期时间、OEE、良率及生产效率改善
• 精益制造原则
• 设备安全及风险评估
• 面向可制造性、可维护性及可靠性的设计
• 供应商技术管理
• 项目规划、执行及利益相关方沟通
• 文件管理及变更控制
• 生产现场实际问题解决
• 能够与工程、生产、质量、维修团队及供应商进行有效沟通

Critical Skills and Competencies

• Machine and line automation concept development
• PLC, HMI, servo, robotics, and vision system understanding
• Mechanical design and 3D modeling capability
• Fixture, tooling, and poka-yoke design
• Equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Cycle time, OEE, yield, and productivity improvement
• Lean manufacturing principles
• Machine safety and risk assessment
• Design for manufacturability, maintainability, and reliability
• Supplier technical management
• Project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication
• Documentation discipline and change control
• Hands-on shop floor problem solving
• Strong communication across engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and suppliers.

个人特质

• 具备实践精神和动手能力，乐于直接在生产现场开展工作。
• 能够在整体系统设计与详细技术故障排查之间灵活切换。
• 具备高度责任感，能够推动项目按计划完成。
• 沟通清晰，能够协调技术及非技术利益相关方。
• 具备好奇心和纪律性，并持续寻找更有效的自动化方式，以改善制造流程。

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, practical, and comfortable working directly on the production floor.
• Able to move between big-picture system design and detailed technical troubleshooting.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects to completion.
• Clear communicator who can align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Curious, disciplined, and continuously looking for better ways to automate and improve manufacturing processes.