Automation Build Engineer for Autonomous Factories (Equity)

hadrian.co; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking a Manufacturing (Build) Engineer to translate design and customer requirements into executable factory processes, lead development of automated work cells, and build end-to-end systems aligned with Hadrian’s production objectives.

You’ll collaborate with design, production, supply chain, controls, software, and robotics to deploy scalable, high-reliability manufacturing solutions, driving ROI-justified automation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in systems engineering or automation deployment roles.
• Proven ability to collaborate with design engineers on early-stage product development, including translating design intent into robust manufacturing solutions.
• Strong DFM expertise with a track record of influencing design decisions to enhance manufacturability, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive cross-functional alignment in fast-paced, iterative settings.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data-driven problem solving and process improvement.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and team-building skills, with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools from concept through deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic and process improvements.
• Communicate proactively with design engineering teams to provide early feedback on manufacturability and support iterative product development cycles.
• Apply DFM principles at the product level to ensure ease of production, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Own and drive upgrades and autonomous system developments that support high-reliability production and rapid iteration.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to optimize uptime, output quality, and process efficiency.
• Identify, define, and deploy automation opportunities using internal capabilities or external partnerships, guided by ROI and evaluations.

Skills

DFM expertise

Data-driven problemsolving

Communication

Team building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Hadrian is seeking a Manufacturing (Build) Engineer to translate design and customer requirements into executable factory processes, lead development of automated work cells, and build end-to-end systems aligned with Hadrian’s production objectives.

You’ll collaborate with design, production, supply chain, controls, software, and robotics to deploy scalable, high-reliability manufacturing solutions, driving ROI-justified automation and continuous improvement.