About this role
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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: Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes.Direct interface with customer and machine vendor for design improvementsExperience troubleshooting PLC Controls Systems: specifically Allen-Bradley and ABBEstablish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.Understand the machine operating principle, Consequence of wear and tear parts and product defectsEnsure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenanceShould be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment.Should prepare why-why analysis & drive for permanent corrective actions.Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment.Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needsCoordinates maintenance activities with other functional groups such as engineering and operations to ensure the efficient operation of the departmental function.Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products.Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes.Demonstrates and understanding of customer requirements, offer suggestions and ideas on how best to deliver automation solutions. The experience we're looking to add to our team Typically requires 3-5 years related experienceR equires an Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechatronics Medical device manufacturing experience is required Understanding of PLCs (ABB preferred)Experience with Minitab highly preferredLean Six Sigma/DRM Green Belt highly preferredElectrical experience is a plusComfortable with presenting projects and dataRegulated industry documentation skillsPrevious position supporting 24/7 production siteExperience with vision based inspection (Cognex/Keyence software)Previous experience with pneumaticsWhat you'll receive for the great work you provide:Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition ReimbursementApplication 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 08-06-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-05-2026 Job Category Production Engineering
Relocation: Not eligible
Is Sponsorship Available? No
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