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Senior Engineer, Automation

USA - California – IrvineFull-time$108k–$153k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead advanced automation initiatives to drive manufacturing innovation, ensure compliance, and elevate operational excellence for medical device products delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease.

Role type

Senior IC automation engineer (manufacturing)

Builds

Automated manufacturing solutions, proof of concept experiments, and integrated automation systems for global operations

Domain

Medical device manufacturing / Industrial automation

Required skills

Engineering automation, mechatronics, mechanical design, PLC programming, robotics, vision systems, electrical design, Solidworks, statistical methods (MiniTab), equipment troubleshooting, project leadership, continuous improvement

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, FDA regulations knowledge, vendor management, complex problem-solving

Technologies

PLC, robotics, vision systems, Solidworks, MiniTab

Responsibilities

Design, develop, prototype, and implement automated manufacturing solutions; Lead automation projects from concept through production implementation; Troubleshoot complex equipment and process challenges; Lead technical investigations of equipment failures and non-conformances; Drive continuous improvement using metrics

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC