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Automation Design Engineer

电子、通信·硬件开发

Design automation systems for electronic/communication products, including hardware selection, circuit design, programming, and debugging to ensure stable and efficient operation.

Daily work

  • 01Conduct functional design and scheme review for automation systems based on project requirements
  • 02Design circuit schematics and select sensors, controllers, and other hardware
  • 03Write PLC or embedded control programs, perform simulation and debugging
  • 04Commission automation equipment on-site, troubleshoot operational issues
  • 05Optimize system performance to improve production line efficiency and reliability
  • 06Prepare technical documentation and operation manuals

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Circuit design and simulation (Altium Designer, Multisim, etc.)
  • PLC programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.)
  • Embedded system development (C/C++, Python)
  • Communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, EtherCAT, etc.)
  • Sensor and actuator selection and integration

Soft skills

  • Systematic thinking and problem-solving
  • Cross-department communication and collaboration
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies
  • Stress resistance and time management

Best suited for

Ideal for those who enjoy hands-on building, delving into technical details, and have a strong interest in automation systems.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who dislike repetitive debugging or on-site hardware troubleshooting.

Salary (monthly)

25KMedian
Bottom 15KTop 40K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
Stability3
AI Resistance3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly3
Transferability3
Lower is better
Major Relevance4
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3
Competition3

MBTI Fit

INTJINTPISTJENTJENFP
Mid-high payHigh growthHigh intensityMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.