Sr Staff Automation Reliability Engineer
Core
Technical owner of ZT Systems' automated manufacturing platform, providing engineering oversight across robotics, controls, conveyance, and pneumatics for deployed systems.
Role type
Sr Staff Automation Reliability Engineer (hands-on IC)
Builds
High-performance automated manufacturing systems for hyperscale system integrators
Domain
Industrial automation / Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial automation, robotics, PLC/controls, conveyance, pneumatics, electromechanical equipment, root cause analysis, automation commissioning, preventive maintenance, industrial controls architecture, industrial networks, data-driven reliability (MTBF/MTTR)
Preferred skills
Kuka robotics experience
Responsibilities
Provide engineering oversight across robotics, PLC/controls, conveyance, pneumatics, and supporting systems; Lead and develop a team of specialized technicians; Serve as primary technical escalation point for complex equipment failures; Develop and drive automation reliability strategy including preventive maintenance and downtime reduction; Partner with OEMs and engineering to commission new automation; Use performance data to identify systemic issues and increase automation availability
Seniority
Sr Staff, hands-on IC