🚀 We’re Hiring: Senior Industrial Automation Engineer | Austin, TX
We are looking for an experienced Senior Industrial Automation Engineer to design, build, and optimize advanced automated manufacturing systems in a high-volume electronics production environment based in Austin.
This is a hands-on, cross-functional role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of controls, mechanical design, and manufacturing systems.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy automated production systems (PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics)
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley / Siemens)
- Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA systems
- Design mechanical fixtures, tooling, and automation equipment using SolidWorks
- Diagnose and resolve complex electromechanical issues on production lines
- Drive continuous improvement (cycle time, yield, uptime, OEE)
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and process engineering teams
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and scale-up into manufacturing
🎯 Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
- 7+ years of industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell and/or Siemens)
- Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms
- Hands-on mechanical design experience using SolidWorks (fixtures, tooling, automation layouts)
- Experience with electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, PCBA, testing)
- Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and software systems
âž• Nice to Have:
- Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
- Robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, UR)
- MES or Industry 4.0/data integration experience
💡 What’s in it for you:
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact automation systems
- Ownership from concept through deployment
- Fast-paced, engineering-driven environment with real manufacturing impact