Automation Engineer

SIX SIGMA/Winslow Automation Inc; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance and Long-term Disability

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Job summary

SIX SIGMA/Winslow Automation Inc in Milpitas, California, is seeking Automation Engineers to design and prototype custom machinery for in-house robotization of soldering processes. This role involves collaborating with teams in Quality, Materials, and Process Engineering, ensuring high product quality through innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering and two or more years of experience. Employees enjoy comprehensive medical benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of experience in automation engineering preferred.
• Experience designing mechatronics systems and/or tabletop machinery.
• Familiarity with low-level programming languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement automated machinery for in-house use.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams for design and process.
• Generate project plans for building and improving machines.

Skills

Mechatronics systems design

Embedded systems integration

Mechanical CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Electrical panel design

Electrical schematics generation

Logical troubleshooting skills

C, Rust, Verilog programming

Machine vision software

MS Office applications

Education

B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

Join our small team of Automation Engineers at Six Sigma as we continue to develop novel solutions to novel problems. Utilize a combination of electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering as you build highly complex, custom machines to automate and optimize our in‑house soldering processes. Work with our diverse team—including Quality, Materials, Process, and Automation Engineering—to implement the machines and solutions you design, ensuring our products are the highest quality they can be.

Responsibilities

• Utilize mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering fundamentals to design, prototype, and implement automated machinery for in‑house use.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to develop and maintain design and process requirements.
• Generate, maintain, and execute project plans for building new machines and improving old machines.
• Perform engineering evaluations and qualifications to verify and validate machines.
• Create documentation detailing the design, build instructions, and work instructions of machines.

Qualifications

Education: B.S. or greater in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience: Two plus years of experience preferred.

General Requirements

• Experience designing mechatronics systems and/or tabletop machinery.
• Experience with embedded systems and hardware‑software integration.
• Experience with mechanical CAD using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Experience with electrical panel design and general electrical engineering concepts.
• Experience designing and generating electrical schematics.
• Experience using power tools.
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or programmable automation controllers (PACs) and their programming languages (ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams, etc.).
• Familiarity with low‑level programming languages such as C, Rust, Verilog, or any assembly language is a plus.
• Familiarity with machine vision hardware (lights, cameras, lenses) and software (image filtering, object detection, measuring and gauging) is a plus.
• Logical trouble‑shooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented.
• Good organizational skills.
• Fast learner, self‑motivated, and accomplishment driven.
• Ability to work productively in a small‑team setting and occasionally work solo.
• Skilled in use of MS Office computer applications.

Physical Attributes Required

• Sitting, standing, walking, and computer use up to 8 hours/day.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25+ pounds.

Employees Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Life Insurance and Long‑term Disability.
• Paid Holidays & PTO.
• 401(k).
• Profit Sharing.

This position requires handling of product or information which is subject to ITAR regulations. Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., a Green Card Holder).