Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Robotics

Siemens Healthineers in; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parking/Transit benefits

Paid time off

Sick leave & safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers, a Varian Medical Systems company, is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for our Austin, TX site. This hands-on, technical role focuses on automated manufacturing equipment, vision systems, and troubleshooting.

You will design, modify, and improve automated systems, cobots, and production equipment, lead automation projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain to set technical direction.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer with electromechanical systems experience.
• Experience leading automation or capital equipment projects from requirements through production release.
• Experience with machine vision systems used for in-line inspection.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex automated, electrical, mechanical issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Design, modify, and improve automated systems, cobots, vision applications, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Lead automation projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Automation engineering

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechatronics/robotics/mechanical engineering

Tools

UR7e cobots

Machine vision (Keyence/Cognex/Omron)

PLC programming

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company, is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for our site in Austin, TX. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on automated manufacturing equipment, vision systems, and technical troubleshooting.

You will design, modify, and improve automated manufacturing systems, cobots, vision inspection systems, fixtures, and production equipment. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

We’re looking for a strong electromechanical engineer who is comfortable working hands‑on with complex automated equipment—someone who can troubleshoot a cobot, diagnose equipment issues, and make changes or improvements to automated vision and inspection systems.

You’ll partner daily with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and external suppliers, and you’ll set the technical direction for the engineers and technicians around you.

What You Will Do

Automation & Technical Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot complex automated, electrical, mechanical, and system‑level issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Support, modify, and optimize robotic applications, automated assembly systems, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues involving controls, sensors, motion, tooling, fixtures, and system integration.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and implement sustainable technical solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Vision Systems & Manufacturing Equipment

• Develop, troubleshoot, modify, and improve automated manufacturing equipment, fixtures, test systems, and machine vision applications.
• Manage external equipment suppliers end to end: requirements, vendor selection, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and equipment acceptance.
• Identify and lead automation and capital projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost, including building the justification and owning the budget and schedule.
• Troubleshoot and optimize cobots (e.g., UR7e) and machine vision systems used for automated assembly and in‑process quality inspection.
• Implement changes and improvements to vision applications, including inspection criteria, cameras, lighting, sensors, and system performance.
• Support capacity expansion and scaling efforts.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and serve as the SME for robotics, vision systems, automation, and production equipment.

What You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in automation, robotics, manufacturing equipment, or advanced manufacturing engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with electro‑mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience leading automation or capital equipment projects from requirements through installation, FAT/SAT, qualification, and production release.
• Direct experience managing external automation or equipment vendors.
• Hands‑on experience developing, configuring, troubleshooting, or optimizing machine vision systems such as Keyence, Cognex, Omron, or equivalent for in‑line inspection.
• Experience with industrial robotics such as UR7e, PLC‑controlled equipment, motion control, sensors, and other automated manufacturing technologies.
• Working knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis, process capability, MSA, and Gage R&R.

What Will Set You Apart

Master's degree in an engineering discipline.

We are a team of 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries.

As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affine Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Export Control

Export Control: “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.”

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is: $112,420 - $154,572. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.