Automation Engineer II

Ralliant•Hollister, CA

14h•$100,080 - $186,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Scientific EMC is seeking a multidisciplinary Automation Engineer II to design, advance, and sustain automation systems. The role serves as a technical authority across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and optical domains, leading equipment design, qualification, and sustainment from early concept through full-scale production. The engineer translates program requirements into tooling, fixtures, and integrated automation lines, working with cross-functional teams across multiple sites to scale processes from manual or semi-automated to fully automated solutions. The position is based on-site at one of three locations: Hollister, California; Chandler, Arizona; or Solon, Ohio. Travel of up to 50% across site locations is expected to support program needs. The role requires U.S. citizenship as stated in the qualifications; the posting also notes that export-control requirements may be met by U.S. persons or through obtaining the necessary government export authorizations, and that ongoing employment depends on appropriate authorizations. The salary range is $100,080 to $186,000, and the position is eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Requirements

2–5 years of progressive automation engineering experience, including tooling and fixture design and multidisciplinary system integration, in an electronics, aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing environment.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field.
Demonstrated experience designing and scaling automation systems from prototype through full production.
Working knowledge of GD&T, mechanical tooling and fixturing design, and system architecture development.
Experience in electronics systems engineering, gained in an industry such as aerospace, defense, automotive, autonomous vehicles, or robotics.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
Behavior aligned with the guiding principles: We Win as One Team, We Solve Problems, We Learn by Doing, We Unlock Growth, and We Own Our Future.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Lead system-level design and scale-up activities, taking processes from manual or semi-automated operation to fully automated production lines.
Design, test, and qualify automation systems according to established specifications and program requirements.
Design tooling and fixtures for manual, semi-automated, and automated processes using GD&T principles.
Translate system requirements into principles of operation and integration strategies for full automation lines.
Apply mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and optical engineering expertise to deliver integrated automation solutions.
Serve as the subject matter expert for deployed automation platforms, guiding improvements and lifecycle management.
Develop manufacturing bills of materials, operating and maintenance procedures, spare parts lists, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Provide hands-on training and troubleshooting support to sustain engineering and operations teams.
Lead system integration, including requirements translation, architecture development, and functional validation.
Troubleshoot complex, multi-technology systems and guide teams through root cause analysis.
Support factory deployments, FAT and SAT testing, and equipment qualification activities.
Document requirements specifications, functional descriptions, and system architecture for long-term sustainment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.