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Automation Design/Project Engineer - - - - - - - - - - - - Inspire Motion for Life with Michelin! A pioneer of engineered materials, Michelin is building the world’s leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Join Michelin Asia Pacific (Thailand) as an Automation Design/Project Engineer and play a key role in delivering automation and industrial investment projects that enhance manufacturing performance, reliability, and innovation. WHY MICHELIN THAILAND? Career Progression : Develop expertise in manufacturing quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow into technical expert or quality leadership roles. Wellbeing and Inclusion : Experience a supportive and inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Become a Player in a Dynamic Global Brand : Join a global leader committed to quality, operational excellence, and sustainable manufacturing. OUR TEAM In the Engineering Team, we design and deliver automation solutions that improve manufacturing performance, optimize investment, and support Michelin's digital transformation journey. MISSION In this role, you will: 1. Lead automation and industrial projects : Develop and deliver automation solutions for industrial investment projects by conducting feasibility studies, defining technical requirements, and ensuring optimal performance, cost efficiency, and project delivery. 2. Manage engineering design and system integration : Lead equipment design and integration activities while ensuring compliance with engineering standards, quality systems, and project governance throughout the project lifecycle. 3. Drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration : Work closely with engineering, production, maintenance, and project teams to implement innovative automation technologies and support continuous improvement initiatives. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Required Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related fields 2 - 8 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, automation project engineering, or manufacturing automation Good understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, instrumentation, and control systems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good communication skills with the ability to collaborate with international stakeholders Business proficiency in Thai and English Strong learning mindset and willingness to develop new technical expertise Preferred Interest in Industry 4.0, AI applications, digital engineering, and smart manufacturing technologies Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.