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Senior Automation Engineer

Hollister, CA, United StatesFull-time$100k–$186k2026-11-12
On-site · United StatesUnited States citizens only

Core

Design, qualify, and sustain multidisciplinary automation systems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, optical) for electronics, aerospace, defense, and automotive manufacturing environments.

Role type

Senior Automation Engineer (System Design & Integration)

Builds

Fully integrated automation lines, tooling, and fixtures for production ramp-up.

Domain

Manufacturing Automation / Aerospace & Defense

Required skills

Multidisciplinary system integration, CAD design, GD&T, pneumatic system specification, electronics systems engineering, root cause analysis, FAT/SAT testing, lifecycle management

Preferred skills

Experience scaling from prototype to full production, cross-functional leadership

Technologies

CAD, GD&T, Pneumatics, Electronics, Optical systems

Responsibilities

Lead system level design and scale up activities from manual to fully automated production lines; Design, test, and qualify automation systems according to specifications; Design tooling and fixtures applying GD&T principles; Translate system requirements into integration strategies; Serve as subject matter expert for deployed automation platforms; Develop manufacturing bills of materials and maintenance procedures; Provide hands-on training and troubleshooting support; Lead system integration efforts including architecture development; Troubleshoot complex multi-technology systems; Support factory deployments and equipment qualification activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC