Automation Engineer

Janicki Industries; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off & holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Janicki Industries, based in Washington State with a Layton, Utah facility, is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop and implement automation improvements in assembly, machining and inspection processes. This onsite role requires leadership capabilities and a background in electromechanical systems.

The position emphasizes project planning, quality adherence, and opportunities to work on complex aerospace and space exploration market components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering required.
• Experience with programming and coding for electromechanical systems, automation, and software applications.
• Experience with PLCs, drives, embedded computing, electronics, or software development advantageous.
• Experience with SAP ERP advantageous.
• Experience with CATIA and NX or equivalent CAD software advantageous.
• Experience with metal machining, fabrication, or 3-D printing advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Must be willing and able to obtain government issued security clearance.
• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes.
• Develops and executes high level and detailed project plans, including managing schedules and budgets.
• Completes and understands all quality requirements for projects.
• Manages project scope and performs risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Identify bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines.
• Provides after-hours technical support and troubleshooting for automation systems and equipment supporting production.
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLCs

Automation

Embedded systems

Programming

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Eng

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP ERP

CATIA

NX

CAD software

Job description

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Automation Engineer

• Posted on September 2, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Layton, UT 84041, USA

• Pay or shift range: $83,000 USD to $148,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Professional
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: AUTOM002374

Description

Janicki Industries is a private and family-owned business based in Washington State with a Layton, Utah, facility.The Layton Utah facility specializes in machining the largest most complex structures built from carbon fiber composites and aluminum for the aerospace and space exploration markets.The parts produced are installed on todays most advanced fighters, bombers, rockets, and space vehicles. Janicki Industries continues to lead the market with both innovations and abilities alike. If you want to drive continuous improvements on long-term production programs or challenge your abilities to start up new projects in rapid development, there is no shortage of diversity in work. At Janicki, we work on complex parts and assemblies for aerospace and space exploration markets.

Position Description

This position is located onsite in Layton, Utah.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Automation Engineer:

• Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes
• Develops and executes high level and detailed project plans, including managing schedules and budgets
• Completes and understands all quality requirements for projects
• Manages project scope and performs risk assessments
• Identify opportunities for automation within software processes
• Identify bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines
• Provides after-hours technical support and troubleshooting for automation systems and equipment supporting production, particularly those associated with assigned projects and initiatives
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

Education/Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field is required
• Demonstrated experience with programming and coding for electromechanical systems, automation, and software applications is required
• Experience working with PLCs, drives, embedded computing, electronics, or software development is advantageous
• Experience with SAP ERP software is advantageous
• Experience with CATIA and NX or equivalent CAD software is advantageous
• Experience working with metal machining, fabrication, or 3-D printing is advantageous
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is required
• Must be willing and able to obtain a government issued security clearance.
• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Additional Information

• Wage range for this role is between$83,000 - $148,000an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.
• By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affi­rmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at [phone].

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

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