Automation & Integration Engineer Industry Specialist

Full-time

Description

As factories evolve toward greater autonomy, AMT serves as a hub where traditional manufacturing meets cutting-edge tech. We’re looking for a hands-on engineer with deep familiarity in automation, controls, and factory integration to help shape how those systems connect, communicate, and scale. You’ll serve as a technical expert within AMT—grounding emerging technologies in the practical realities of the shop floor and helping bridge the gap between OT and IT.

Why You’ll Love This Role

· Making the industry smarter: Guide the evolution of real-world automation strategies by applying your experience directly to R&D, standards, and member support.

· Influence at scale: Help shape tools, templates, and use cases that support manufacturers across the country.

· See everything: Work with a diverse set of equipment types, integration scenarios, and industry verticals.

· Blend tech and relationships: Work cross-functionally with AMT staff, members, and tech partners alike.

What You'll Do

Industry Integration Expertise:

· Serve as AMT’s technical advisor on industrial automation, controls, robotics, and machine tool connectivity.

· Guide the implementation of MTConnect and other interoperability technologies across partner use cases.

Member-Facing Engineering Support:

· Provide hands-on or consultative technical assistance for AMT members.

· Scope solution concepts, demos, or pilot deployments for standards adoption or smart factory upgrades.

Thought Leadership & Ecosystem Engagement:

· Represent AMT in technical forums, panels, and industry working groups.

· Contribute to playbooks, case studies, and field-focused training materials.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:

· Support test bed efforts with practical factory integration knowledge.

· Provide systems-level insight into how emerging technologies fit into production environments.

Requirements

· 5–10 years of experience in automation, controls, or systems integration.

· Familiarity with CNCs, PLCs, metrology, robotics, and machine communications.

· Experience designing or troubleshooting production-level integration projects.

· Strong communication skills—you can speak the language of both engineers and executives.

· Enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines and accelerating technology adoption.

Bonus Points For:

· Experience with MTConnect, OPC UA, Unified Namespace, or machine data standards.

· Background at a systems integrator, machine builder, or advanced manufacturer.

· Exposure to AI, simulation, or digital twin efforts in a production environment.

· Comfortable giving technical presentations or advising external stakeholders.

Highlighted Benefits

Full-time AMT employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

· Medical Dental Vision coverage – 100% of premiums covered for employees and eligible dependents.

· Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 5 weeks if start date is before July 1. After July 1, receive 2.5 weeks.

· Paid Winter Break and select holidays.

· 401k Plan (100% company match up to 6%, no vesting period).

· Free drinks/snacks/lunch catered monthly and so much more….

Equal Opportunity Employer

AMT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.