Automation Engineer

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh is seeking an Automation Engineer in Calabasas, California. The role focuses on improving automation systems to enhance production reliability and performance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly with PLC programming and automated manufacturing systems. The position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, PTO, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automation or controls engineering.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support and sustain automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot automation issues involving PLC, HMI, and robotics.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

PLC and HMI programming

Automation troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ignition SCADA

FANUC robots

Job description

Please note the hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting, sustaining, and improving automation systems used in manufacturing. The role supports production reliability, equipment performance, quality, safety, compliance, and cost objectives through hands‑on automation troubleshooting, programming, equipment support, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support and sustain automated manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent production performance.
• Troubleshoot automation and equipment issues involving PLC, HMI, robotics, SCADA, sensors, actuators, motion systems, vision systems, pneumatics, and mechanical mechanisms.
• Provide hands‑on support for production issues, breakdowns, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support automation changes, equipment upgrades, and improvement projects from start to completion.
• Manage assigned tasks independently, communicate progress clearly, and meet project deadlines.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, equipment records, and change‑related information in accordance with applicable QMS requirements.
• Work effectively with local and global teams in a multicultural and cross‑functional environment.
• Learn, follow, and adhere to ISO 13485, GMP, OH & S, and internal quality system requirements, with guidance from the Engineering and Quality teams where needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automation, Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in automation, controls, equipment engineering, or manufacturing support.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and fault finding.
• Experience supporting automated or semi‑automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Practical understanding of mechanical systems used in complex manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and control logic.
• Experience supporting engineering tasks or projects from start to completion while meeting agreed deadlines.
• Strong ownership, communication, problem‑solving, and follow‑through when resolving production or project‑related issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural, and cross‑functional team environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA.
• Experience with FANUC robots.
• Experience with machine vision, servo/motion control, industrial networks, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. This position qualifies for the following benefits package:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• AD & D insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Sleep care management
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance

Employees accrue fifteen days Paid Time Off (PTO) in their first year of employment, receive 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days, and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members.

Individual pay decisions are based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills.

Current base salary range for this position: $79,000 - $119,000. Annual bonus is 5%.