Automation Engineer

Attalon, Inc. • Monrovia, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Our Monrovia, CA facility produces advanced optical systems and components using custom built automation systems. Our tools integrate robotics, lasers, spectroscopy, computer vision, and custom front-end / backend databases. We are looking for a proactive, highly motivated early-career engineer who wants to take ownership across a broad range of technologies and grow quickly.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or Mathematics
• 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and tackle unfamiliar technical challenges
• Strong programming skills with emphasis on Java, TCP/IP networking, GUI development, MYSQL - Spring-Hibernate, JNI/JNA
• Background or exposure to robotics, automation, or embedded systems
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, optical)
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
• Familiarity and confidence in manipulating build systems.

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 4 years of prior related experience.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics platforms, motion stages, automation clubs, or STEM project teams
• Exposure to electronics, mechanical design, optics, or instrumentation
• Familiarity with spectroscopy, image processing, computer vision and serial communication
• Experience building personal or academic projects demonstrating initiative and technical breadth
• Leadership involvement in engineering, physics, robotics, or STEM organizations

Responsibilities

• Program, develop, maintain, and improve automation systems for measuring and assembling optical components
• Program and troubleshoot Java-based applications (front end and back end) used for data management, instrument control, and system integration.
• Work with robotics, motion systems, sensors, and custom electromechanical tools.
• Develop and implement spectroscopy solutions using data processing, machine learning
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to develop new processes and tooling
• Diagnose problems across hardware, software, and system interfaces
• Own projects end-to-end: requirements, implementation, testing, deployment, and documentation
• Support ongoing production through continuous improvement of automation and measurement systems

Benefits

• For California, the hourly base pay range for this role is $65,090.00-$126,684.00
• Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level