Staff Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Core
Design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems and cells to improve production throughput, quality, and safety across national-scale factories.
Role type
Staff Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Automated manufacturing cells, robot/cobot applications, material movement systems, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection lines.
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
End-to-end automation project ownership, CAD modeling (NX/AutoCAD), robot/cobot selection and integration, material movement system integration, control system integration (PLCs, HMIs, safety), automation standards definition, technical leadership and mentoring
Preferred skills
Automated dispense systems integration, control panel layout and electrical component selection, machine vision system configuration, multi-factory automation roadmap definition
Technologies
NX, AutoCAD, PLCs, HMIs, Robotics, Cobot, AGV/AMR, Machine Vision, Safety Systems
Responsibilities
Own automation projects from concept to production handover; Design and commission automated manufacturing systems; Integrate control systems across automation cells; Generate 2D and 3D CAD files for automation lines; Enforce internal automation processes and standards; Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers across multiple programs
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope and mentorship
