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Sr. Automation Manufacturing Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, build, and maintain high-volume automated assembly lines for precision instruments used in minimally invasive robotic surgery.

Role type

Senior IC automation manufacturing engineer

Builds

Automated assembly lines, fixtures, tools, and equipment for medical device manufacturing

Domain

Medical device manufacturing / Robotics / Mechatronics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC and motion/vision control integration, CAD design (SolidWorks), GD&T and tolerance stack analysis, equipment validation (IQ/OQ/DQ/PQ/PPQ), PFMEA, mechatronics integration, continuous improvement methodologies, cross-functional project management

Preferred skills

Robotics programming, high-volume automated assembly of plastic forming/joining processes, leadership in cross-functional teams

Technologies

SolidWorks, PLC, I/O components, sensors, motors, pneumatics, vision control systems

Responsibilities

Lead creation of automation line specifications and manage equipment suppliers/integrators; Design and qualify fixtures and tools for high-volume assembly; Resolve emergency equipment repairs to ensure uptime; Develop and execute validation protocols for automated lines; Analyze equipment performance trends to improve reliability and cycle time; Provide DFx input to design teams; Mentor technicians on specialized equipment maintenance; Manage SAP transactions for process operations and budgeting

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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