Automation Engineer

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Job Summary

To support production and troubleshoot activities on fully automated assembly lines for manufacturing, we’re looking to add an Automation Engineer located in Austin, TX.

What a typical day looks like:

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting automation equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Support automation cells and equipment including Co-bot, SCARA, gantry, gripper, torque driver, dispenser, conveyor, vision system and custom devices.
• Programming factory automation equipment (robots, machine vision, servos, pneumatics, etc.)
• Troubleshoot automated processes or equipment when errors occur.
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.
• Create documentation for equipment or automation processes.
• Work with vendors and plant maintenance to ensure all automation equipment has appropriate spare parts, and a robust Preventive Maintenance plan. 
• Perform the work listed in the standard operating procedures as well as work assigned by upper management.
• Communicate and interface with engineers, designers, and operations managers.
• Deploying systems at customer facilities and performing service work. Travel within the US up to 15%.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• BS (and/or MS) Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Robotics programming, at least one of these UR/Fanuc/Omron/Yamaha/Epson
• Experience with pneumatics, sensors or conveyors.
• Integration experience with custom automation or turn-key solutions
• Experience with vision systems, HMIs, and AMRs.
• Ability to use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software program to create schematics or drawings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations.
• Ability to learn new technologies.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-26-2026

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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