Automation Engineer

Quanta Manufacturing Nashville; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking an Automation Engineer to support, develop, commission, maintain, and improve automated production systems including lines, robotic cells, and precision equipment. You will lead local setup of new fully automated lines for NPI, coordinating with HQ in Taiwan and local teams to ensure smooth deployment and ramp-up.

The role emphasizes hands-on PLC/robot programming, machine vision, spare-parts management, and preventive maintenance to strengthen local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation or related field.
• 1–3 years hands-on experience with automated manufacturing equipment or production machinery.
• Experience troubleshooting automated systems across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control components.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation, integration, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and qualification of automated lines.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, alarms, I/O, and interlocks; back up programs.
• Troubleshoot robots; adjust programs, positions, and EOAT; coordinate with HQ engineers.
• Configure and troubleshoot machine vision and inspection systems; adjust cameras and lighting.
• Manage spare parts locally; arrange sourcing and restoration with HQ and Purchasing.
• Perform preventive maintenance, analyze failures, and document history.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (4 Year)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Fanuc/KUKA robotics

SolidWorks/AutoCAD

Machine vision (Keyence/Cognex)

Job description

• Location 44108 Pacific Common Blvd,,Fremont, CA, 94538,United States
• Base Pay $90,000.00 - $122,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

JOBTITLE: Automation Engineer
FLSA: Exemptposition
LOCATION: Fremont, CA (Onsite)
SALARY: $90,000 - $122,000

Job Summary:

The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting, developing, commissioning, maintaining, and improving automated production systems at Quanta Manufacturing Fremont (QMF), including automated assembly lines, robotic cells, and precision equipment.

This role will lead the local setup and deployment of new, fully automated production lines for New Product Introductions (NPI), coordinating equipment installation, integration, commissioning, process validation, and production ramp-up in collaboration with Quanta's HQ automation team in Taiwan and local engineering teams.

A key responsibility is to strengthen QMF's local automation capabilities and independently support equipment troubleshooting and recovery, minimizing downtime and dependency on remote HQ support through hands‑on expertise in PLC controls, robot programming, machine vision, fixture modifications, spare‑parts management, and preventive maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Automation Equipment Installation and Commissioning

• Support installation, integration, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and production qualification of automated assembly lines, robotic cells, and precision equipment.
• Coordinate with HQ and local teams to resolve setup issues, verify equipment functionality and safety, and complete commissioning documentation.

2. PLC and Controls Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including machine sequences, alarms, sensors, I/O, interlocks, and communication faults.
• Read PLC ladder logic and support authorized PLC/HMI modifications and configuration updates.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, servo/stepper, and sensor-related issues; maintain approved program and configuration backups.

3. Robot Programming and Recovery

• Troubleshoot and recover industrial robots, including alarms, motion errors, communication faults, and sequence interruptions.
• Perform approved program, position, coordinate, TCP, and EOAT adjustments.
• Validate changes for safe operation and coordinate advanced issues with HQ robotics engineers.

4. Machine Vision and Inspection Systems

• Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot machine vision and automated inspection systems.
• Adjust camera settings, lighting, inspection regions, and thresholds to address false rejects and missed defects.
• Support vision recipe changes and maintain configurations in coordination with Quality and HQ Engineering.

5. Spare Parts and Local Recovery Management

• Identify critical spares and maintain inventory, minimum stock, and reorder requirements.
• Coordinate local sourcing and replacement of critical equipment components with Purchasing, suppliers, and HQ.
• Establish local troubleshooting and recovery procedures to reduce dependence on Taiwan support.

6. Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Reliability

• Execute preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration checks, and routine equipment servicing.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and support safe, timely production recovery.
• Analyze recurring failures, implement corrective actions, and maintain maintenance and equipment history records.

Our company does not guarantee immigration sponsorship. We may offer immigration sponsorship for employees in select critical roles. Any sponsorship will be subject to internal review and approval based on employee performance, current immigration law and business needs.

Requirements

Job Requirement

Qualifications and Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 1-3 years of hands‑on experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, robotic systems, industrial automation, or production machinery.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production systems involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and the ability to read ladder logic for troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial sensors, actuators, servo/stepper motors, pneumatic systems, and precision equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience using standard mechanical and electrical tools.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize equipment downtime issues, and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, or Omron.
• Hands‑on experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots such as FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, or KUKA.
• Experience with machine vision systems such as Keyence or Cognex.
• Experience with vision inspection tuning, camera calibration, lighting optimization, and inspection recipe configuration.
• Experience modifying production fixtures, jigs, nests, clamps, and end‑of‑arm tooling.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, equipment commissioning, and production qualification.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance procedures and managing critical equipment spare parts.
• Experience working with overseas engineering teams and supporting equipment transferred from international manufacturing facilities.
• Exposure to high‑volume manufacturing environments and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Able to communicate in Mandarin

Core Competencies

• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting and root‑cause problem‑solving capabilities.
• Practical understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, robotic, and automated control systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and recover production equipment within the scope of approved procedures and technical authority.
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, interlocks, and controlled engineering changes.
• Ability to work effectively with local manufacturing teams and remote HQ engineering teams.
• Strong documentation, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple equipment issues in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Proactive mindset toward developing local technical capabilities and reducing reliance on external support.
• Physical Requirements
• Regularly required to walk, talk, and hear while performing daily job duties
• Occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and move within the facility
• May occasionally berequiredto climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl when accessing equipment or facility areas
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to30pounds as needed
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus