Automation Engineer II/III

Cambro•Clay, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Designs, develops, and implements automated manufacturing equipment and control systems (Industrial automation). Troubleshoots complex technical issues, leads validation efforts, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies while ensuring continuous improvement and safety. This role involves developing, coding, and commissioning automated systems, including PLC programming, robotics, and motion control systems. The engineer will troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and non-standard failures in automated machinery to minimize downtime. Project management for automation initiatives, from scope and timelines to design and deployment, is a key responsibility. Validation protocols and ensuring compliance with safety, industry, and quality standards are critical. Analyzing production workflows and data to optimize performance, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs is also part of the role. Additionally, the position requires creating technical reports, standard operating procedures, and electrical documentation, as well as providing technical leadership and training. Coordination with external vendors for design, procurement, and installation of new equipment is expected. The role also emphasizes reliable and consistent attendance, punctuality, and dependability. The engineer must execute duties satisfactorily, follow all safety procedures, wear appropriate PPE, attend safety meetings, and report safety issues. Effective teamwork, open feedback, respectful treatment of others, ownership of work, accountability, and clear communication of work/project status are essential. Adherence to department quality standards and raising concerns to management are required. Understanding and demonstrating Cambro company culture and core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service) is important, as is contributing to department KPIs. Other duties as needed or required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, or Industrial Engineering or verifiable/equivalent experience and vocational training in automation applications
Minimum 5 years manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in an injection molding environment.
Ability to apply concepts of advanced math and geometry including statistics.
Must be able to analyze and make decisions based upon collected data.
2D or 3D drawing capability for automated equipment design on AutoCAD or SolidWorks required
Knowledge of GD&T (ANSI Y14.5 -2018)
Basic knowledge and understanding of industrial codes required (ADA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, IBC, ISO)
Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC controllers
Ability to program and troubleshoot HMI units
Ability to set-up, program, and troubleshoot Star Automation and/or Yushin robots
Ability to set-up, program, and troubleshoot 6 axis robots
Ability to design and write electrical schematics
Ability to design, fabricate, and wire electrical control panels
Ability to implement and program servo and stepper motor systems
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
Ability to create and edit text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and schedules
Digital photography and file manipulation of digital images experience required
Working knowledge of pneumatic control circuits and electro-pneumatic troubleshooting, electrical control panel assembly and wiring, electrical control circuit design and troubleshooting, PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Ability to travel to multiple facilities and suppliers in the USA and possibly internationally.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting and sometime changing priorities.
Has the ability to adapt quickly to new projects and assignments while being dedicated and an innovative problem solver.
Is also a creative thinker who is results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Extensive Mechanical Design and Engineering Focused experience with Scada systems and Databases

Responsibilities

Develops, codes, and commissions automated systems, including PLC programming, robotics and motion control systems.
Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues, non-standard failures in automated machinery and control machinery to minimize downtime.
Manages automation projects, including scope, timelines and driving initiatives from design to deployment.
Validates protocols and ensures all automation systems comply with safety, industry and quality standards.
Analyzes production workflows and data to optimize performance, increase efficiency and reduce operational cost.
Creates technical reports, standard operating procedures, electrical documentation; Technical leadership and training.
Coordinates with external vendors for design, procurement, and installation of new equipment.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
Follow all department quality standards/criteria.
Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
Other duties as needed or required.
Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.