Job Description As an Automation Engineer, you’ll be the tactical driver of autonomous manufacturing initiatives—bridging strategy and execution at the regional level. Your day-to-day will involve a mix of office-based planning and hands-on validation, with roughly 50% of your time spent engaging directly with processes and technology. You’ll collaborate closely with senior engineers and leadership to implement affiliate-level plans, validate processes, and support standardization efforts. Expect to work on technology pilots involving robotics and digitalization, ensuring solutions are tested, validated, and aligned with global standards. You’ll provide oversight on test and validation plans, enable data collection teams, and help affiliates shape capital investment plans based on standardization goals. This role requires adaptability, technical expertise, and strong collaboration skills as you partner daily with strategic leaders to execute advancements that drive manufacturing competitiveness. Ability to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering. 5–8+ years in automation with tactical execution experience. Experience with developing and integrating automation technologies, robotics, and digital integration Proven skills in process evaluation, standardization, and validation. Strong project management experience Familiarity with AI-based systems and autonomous manufacturing technologies (Industry 4.0 & data centric) Experience supporting multi-site rollouts of standardized processes or systems Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification Demonstrated interest in innovation and applied R&D within manufacturing environments