Automation Engineer, Manufacturing
1X Technologies AS•Hayward, CA
1d•$135,000 - $165,000•Onsite
About The Position
As an Automation Engineer on the Manufacturing team, you will design, deploy, and scale automation systems that enable efficient, reliable, and repeatable production of humanoid robots. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize assembly, material handling, and end-of-line processes for quality, throughput, and safety. Your contributions will be critical to transforming prototype designs into scalable manufacturing systems at our Hayward facility.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining production automation equipment and robotic systems
- Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering principles relevant to automation hardware
- Proficiency with PLCs, vision systems, sensors, actuators, and integration of automation components
- Ability to develop and refine work instructions, process sequences, and ensure high reliability and throughput
- Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with root cause analysis of hardware and system failures
- Capability to drive process and hardware improvements to scale production capacity
- Experience with documentation of automation systems: schematics, layouts, operating procedures, and maintenance schedules
- Experience supporting new product introductions with automation-focused strategies
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain production automation equipment and robotic cells for assembly, joining, fastening, dispensing, testing, and packaging processes
- Apply mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering principles to develop automation solutions that reduce cycle time, improve quality, and enhance safety
- Collaborate with manufacturing, design, and controls teams to integrate sensors, actuators, PLCs, and vision systems into automated systems
- Develop and refine process automation sequences and work instructions to ensure high reliability and throughput
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize automation equipment, including performing root cause analyses of failures
- Drive continuous improvement of automation hardware, tooling, and processes to scale production capacity
- Create and maintain detailed documentation including schematics, layouts, code, operating procedures, and maintenance schedules
- Support new product introduction by developing scalable automation strategies for new robot designs
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
