Automation Engineer

AMREP Supplier Management Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier management firm located in California is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to enhance automation solutions in advanced electronics manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over three years of experience in manufacturing automation, particularly with robotics and PLC programming. Key responsibilities include designing automation solutions, conducting system validations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, or industrial controls.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI interfaces, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and electronics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes; electronics manufacturing knowledge is valued.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, process validation, and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions involving robotics and machine interfaces.
• Conduct automation system validation and performance testing.
• Support root cause analysis for automated process failures.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for automated process failures or quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical reports, risk assessments, and project documentation to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing automation

Robotics

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI interfaces

Job description

About AMREP Supplier Management Services

AMREP Supplier Management Services is a global leader in supply chain and quality management solutions. We help OEMs and manufacturers achieve manufacturing excellence - especially in complex and highly regulated industries. Our clients include some of the world’s top aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial companies.

As part of our growth in advanced manufacturing support, we are seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to help drive process automation.

www.amrepinspect.com

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, you will support AMREP and its clients by evaluating, implementing, and optimizing automation technologies at manufacturing facilities. The product domain is advanced electronics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions involving robotics, PLCs, sensors, and machine interfaces
• Automation system validation, process qualification, and performance testing
• Review equipment specifications, automation layouts, and control strategies
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for automated process failures or quality issues
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Provide technical reports, risk assessments, and project documentation to clients and internal stakeholders

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, or industrial controls
• Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), HMI interfaces, and control systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Knowledge of electronics manufacturing is highly regarded.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, process validation, and continuous improvement tools
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project coordination skills