Senior Automation Project Engineer

La-Z-Boy Incorporated
Any Location, MI
Job Description
Role Overview

This position will lead and support automation projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency across manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of automation initiatives, including concept development, equipment specification, project execution, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities.

What You Will Do

The Senior Automation Project Engineer will lead automation projects from concept through implementation, develop project scopes, technical specifications, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, and manage project risks, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation engineering, project management, and manufacturing, with experience leading automation projects in a manufacturing environment. The role requires a collaborative, problem-solving individual with strong communication skills and a results-driven approach.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related technical field
  • 6-8 years of equipment design, automation engineering, and manufacturing system experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading automation projects in a manufacturing environment
  • Collaborative, strong problem-solving skills, and results driven

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
  • 9-11 paid holidays each year
  • Two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire
  • Personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time
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