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Mattel

Global toy and family entertainment company.

Senior Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDongguan, Guangdong Province, ChinaCN¥14k - CN¥20k /moIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or above in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related major.
  • At least 5 years of automation engineering experience in high-volume consumer goods, plastic, or toy manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI development, motion control, pneumatics, and safety interlock design; familiarity with Siemens or Mitsubishi platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with industrial robots and machine vision systems.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics, perform IO allocation, write control specifications, and independently debug automation systems.
  • Skill in 8D, 5-Why, and other root-cause analysis methods; familiarity with FAT/SAT and automation project delivery processes.
  • Business English proficiency, written and verbal, for global cross-functional communication.
  • Ability to solve problems on-site, coordinate projects, and collaborate across teams.
  • Safety-first awareness, systematic thinking, and ability to balance urgent breakdown support with long-term project delivery.
  • A hands-on mindset, coaching skills, and results orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation technical work for assembly, ultrasonic welding, decorating, testing, labeling, and packaging automation lines for Barbie products, including robotic systems, vision inspection stations, servo positioning systems, and customized automatic tooling.
  • Develop control program logic, including PLC programming (Siemens/Mitsubishi), HMI configuration, servo and motion control, sensor integration, safety circuit design, robot programming, and vision system tuning; perform on-site commissioning, validation, and handover to production and maintenance teams.
  • Improve automation reliability by conducting root-cause analysis for recurring faults, implementing permanent corrective actions, optimizing program logic and signal interlocks, reducing unplanned downtime, improving OEE, and lowering reject rates.
  • Support automation capital projects and NPI automation requirements by drafting technical specifications, reviewing vendor design proposals, witnessing FAT, performing SAT, leading site installation and commissioning, and conducting risk assessment and process validation for new automation cells.
  • Establish and update automation standards, control SOPs, backup procedures, electrical drawings, spare part lists, and troubleshooting guides; build a knowledge base for automation systems.
  • Ensure automation systems comply with global EH&S, machine safety, LOTO, functional safety, and local regulatory requirements; conduct safety reviews for new automation designs and machine modifications.
  • Use Lean, TPM, and Kaizen tools to launch automation improvement projects that achieve labor reduction, cycle-time optimization, and quality control through automation.
  • Mentor junior automation engineers and technicians, deliver technical training, communicate with global automation teams and overseas vendors, and prepare technical reports and project documents in English.
  • Collaborate with the quality team to develop automated test and inspection solutions that meet toy safety and appearance quality requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in assembly or packaging automation.
  • Experience with robotic integration, machine vision, or a multinational manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with Siemens or Mitsubishi platforms.
  • Fanuc, ABB, or Epson industrial robot experience is preferred.
  • Basic understanding of injection molding, toy assembly, or decorating processes.

About the Company

Mattel

Global toy and family entertainment company.

Mattel is a global play and family entertainment company that owns iconic brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and UNO, offering toys, content, consumer products, digital experiences, and live events. Its products come to life through brands and franchises that create physical toys, media content, and themed experiences, often via owned properties or licensed partnerships with entertainment companies. Mattel stands out with a diversified catalog of enduring franchises and cross-category play experiences that combine toys with media and consumer products. Its goal is to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential by treating play as a key path to the future, engaging consumers through authentic franchise brands and immersive experiences.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
El Segundo, CA
Founded
1945

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