engineering
Posted 3 weeks agoManufacturing Automation Engineer
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
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Responsibilities
- - Develop automation roadmaps and business cases to support production scaling objectives.
- - Lead feasibility studies, cycle time analysis, and ROI assessments for proposed automation initiatives.
- - Manage automation suppliers and system integrators throughout design, build, FAT, SAT, installation, and startup activities.
- - Coordinate equipment integration with factory infrastructure, MES systems, quality systems, and production controls.
- - Develop and execute process validation plans, capability studies, and production readiness reviews.
- - Establish documentation packages including work instructions, PM requirements, spare parts lists, control plans, and troubleshooting guides.
Requirements
- Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field. - 5+ years of
- experience in manufacturing automation, process engineering, or production equipment development. -
- Experience implementing automated manufacturing systems in high-volume or advanced manufacturing environments. - Strong understanding of industrial automation systems including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pneumatics, servo systems, and machine vision. -
- Experience with manufacturing process development, PFMEA, validation methodologies, and production launch activities. - Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and process flow documentation. -
- Experience managing external automation vendors and integrators. - Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills. Preferred Qualifications -
- Experience with automated assembly, test automation, or robotic material handling systems. - Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control methodologies. -
- Experience with controls programming, robot programming, or industrial networking. - Knowledge of MES integration, traceability systems, and smart factory/Industry 4.0 concepts. -
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industries. - PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or automation-related certifications are a plus.
Benefits
- - Evaluate and recommend automation technologies including robotics, machine vision, PLC-controlled systems, automated assembly equipment, material handling systems, and test automation.
- BENEFITS: Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries
Contact
- Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.
Additional details
- Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
- JOB OVERVIEW The Manufacturing Automation Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing automation solutions across production processes to improve throughput, quality, repeatability, safety, and cost efficiency.
- This role serves as the primary technical owner for automation projects from concept through production launch, partnering closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
- The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing process knowledge with automation expertise and plays a critical role in designing products and processes that are optimized for scalable automated production.
- Following implementation and production stabilization, ownership transitions to Manufacturing Engineering for sustaining support and continuous improvement.
- RESPONSIBILITIES Automation Strategy & Process Development - Identify manufacturing operations and workflows suitable for automation based on safety, quality, throughput, ergonomic, and cost considerations.
- Cross-Functional Product & Process Design - Partner with Design Engineering during product development to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and automation (DFMA/DFA). - Provide design feedback on tolerances, joining methods, part presentation, fixturing, assembly sequence, and inspection
- requirements to enable robust automated manufacturing processes. - Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to define scalable production architectures and standardized automation strategies.
- Automation Project Ownership - Own automation projects from concept development through equipment commissioning and production launch.
- - Define equipment specifications, statement of work (SOW), acceptance criteria, and validation plans for integrators and vendors.