Automation Engineer

Mach Industries•Victorville, CA

23d•$105,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As an Automation Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy automation systems that scale production of advanced defense systems. You will play a critical role in building and optimizing the most advanced automated manufacturing lines, integrating robotics and control systems, and driving efficiency across production processes. This role requires a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building reliable, high-performance manufacturing systems from the ground up.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing automation
Hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
Experience with robotics integration and industrial automation systems.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-rate, high-volume manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of machine vision systems and automated inspection.
Experience with CAD tools and mechanical system integration.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Background in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
Experience with structured text programming per IEC 61131-3
Familiarity with ISO 13849, or IEC 61508 safety standards
Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79 standards
Experience with industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, and OPC UA
Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, Beckhoff TwinCAT Automation Interface (TE1000), and/or SIEMENS TIA Portal (SIMATIC STEP 7 & WinCC)

Responsibilities

Design and implement automated manufacturing systems including robotics, PLCs, conveyors, and vision systems.
Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
Analyze production workflows to design automation processes to optimize throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.
Support equipment commissioning, validation, and ramp-up of manufacturing processes.
Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and quality engineering teams.
Establish and maintain documentation for automation systems, including schematics, code, and operating procedures.
Manage and continuously update all equipment-related programs and system configurations, ensuring proper version control and documentation of changes. This spans across multiple domains including hardware, electrical systems, safety controls, pneumatics, networking, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, SCADA, and MES platforms.