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Manufacturing Automation Engineer

$180K–$220K

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026

Experience
9+ years in manufacturing automation, industrial controls, or process engineering.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.

About the job

Designs, implements, and optimizes automated manufacturing assembly and test systems to improve production efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability.

What you'll do

  • Develop, program, troubleshoot, and optimize automation systems for manufacturing processes.
  • Commission and validate production equipment, diagnose failures, and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead or support automation projects and continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 9+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, industrial controls, or process engineering.
  • Experience programming PLCs; knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
  • Experience with robotics integration and automated material handling systems.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, IIoT, and data analytics.
  • Knowledge of vision inspection systems and machine safety standards.

Pay

$180,000 – $220,000 annually (base salary)

Tools

PLCs, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet

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First seen Oct 10, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)