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Sr Staff Automation Reliability Engineer

Secaucus, NJ💼 Full-time💰 $116,250–$116,250🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

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

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