Automation & Assembly Process Engineer

Location: Western Kentucky (onsite) Type: Permanent · Full time An automotive parts manufacturer is hiring an engineer to own its automated assembly cells from first power-up through full-rate production. You bring new automation online and make it run well, instead of patching equipment someone else designed. What you'll do Build, prove out and tune the assembly process and automation sequence for new and existing lines Own the performance of gantries, robots, PLC/HMI controls, servo motion, sensors and vision inspection, including AI-assisted inspection Set and validate operating sequences, safety interlocks, error proofing, fault handling, manual recovery and restart modes Lead FAT, SAT, machine runoff, installation, debug, Run@Rate and handover to production Raise throughput, uptime, cycle time and MTBF while cutting MTTR Drive supplier punch lists to closure and feed accurate machine logic and production data into simulation and digital-twin work What you bring Bachelor's in mechatronics, automation, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing or controls engineering 5+ years with automated automotive production or comparable industrial systems Hands-on work with PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, servo motion, safety circuits, industrial networks and vision Commissioning, machine acceptance and production launch experience, including managing equipment suppliers Comfortable reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and controls drawings and leading a mixed troubleshooting team Calm, structured problem solving when the line is down Nice to have: Change-control discipline and process simulation exposure. Mural Group is recruiting for this role on behalf of a client. Apply here and a Mural recruiter will be in touch.