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Lead MFG Automation Engineer

Lodi, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $127,500–$127,500🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the planning, design, development, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and systems to ensure reliable production performance in life sciences diagnostics.

Role type

Lead Manufacturing Automation Engineer (Mechanical/Controls)

Builds

Automated manufacturing systems, instruments, and processes for reliable production

Domain

Life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, servo systems, robotics, vision systems, SCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk), FMEA, RCA, Fault Tree Analysis, capital project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring engineers

Preferred skills

Electro-mechanical equipment experience, Six Sigma, continuous improvement tools

Technologies

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Ignition, FactoryTalk, robotics, vision systems

Responsibilities

Define and govern controls architecture and programming standards; lead systemic failure investigations and drive corrective actions; partner cross-functionally with Process, Maintenance, Quality, IT/OT, and EHS; mentor and develop Senior and Mid-level Automation Engineers; provide expert input into capital projects and automation roadmaps

Seniority

Lead, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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