FATA Automation has been a pioneer in providing cutting-edge material handling and conveyance solutions for manufacturing companies across the globe since 1936. Over the decades, the company has transformed numerous challenges into success stories, establishing a reputation for innovation and reliability in the industry.
We have an international presence with offices located in Mexico City (Mexico) and Turin (Italy), and our World Headquarters is located Auburn Hills, Michigan (USA). All our offices work to a “global team” concept; supporting each other as required in engineering, production, project management, sourcing and purchasing.
In 2025, FATA Automation took a significant step in its evolution by becoming a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. This transformation aligns with FATA Automation’s long-standing mission to deliver exceptional material handling solutions while fostering a committed and motivated workforce, giving them a direct stake in the company’s future.
Direct Supervisor: Vice President of Engineering
Required Skills
- Efficient in 2-D AutoCAD (AutoCAD/Inventor 3-D experience preferred)
- Detailed system/component design practices (Conveyor experience preferred)
- Experience designing PLC control systems.
- Thorough understanding of VFD motor control, Allen Bradley Controls, Control RSLogix 5000, Armorstart Motor Controllers, Powerflex Drives, DeviceNet and Ethernet communications, PLC programming, Control Logix and Guard Logix programming, and Panelview programming.
- Generate engineering requisitions
- Documentation Control
- Field Engineering
- E-plan experience is a plus
Job Duties
- Coordinate and direct projects. Making detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities with assigned mechanical engineers and designers.
- Analyze technology and resource needs to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
- Plan the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
- Direct, review, and approve product desgin and changes.
- Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
- Review budget, and subcontracts, and direct engineering subcontracors.
- Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.
- Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
- Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
- Check designs and drawings for accuracy and compliance to company/industry standards.
- Interface with Mechanical Engineering to verify equipment requirements.
- Schedule and attend design review meetings.
- Some jobsite travel expected for customer meetings, line-ups, inspections, and support.
- Provide technical support to Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Purchasing, Documentation, Vendors and Suppliers.
Experience
- Minimum of five years relevant engineering experience
- 4 Year Electrical or Science Degree in Engineering
Preferred Experience With
- ePlan
- Allen Bradley Controls
- Control RS Logix 5000
- ArmorStart Motor Controllers
- Powerflex Drives
- DeviceNet and Ethernet communications
- PLC programming
- Control Logix and Guard Logix programming
- Panelview programming
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