Automation Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an Automation Engineer to help build and improve large-scale automation and intelligent systems used in modern operations. The role blends software, hardware, and automation to solve real-world challenges in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates bring experience in robotics, automation, embedded systems, or industrial systems, with a track record of contributing to complex products and production environments. Google experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working at Google.
• Experience in engineering, automation, robotics, embedded systems, software development, systems engineering, or related technical roles.
• Experience working on complex technical products or large-scale operational systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with robotics or automation systems, embedded or distributed systems, industrial automation, IoT devices, or cloud-connected systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve automation and intelligent system solutions.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable products.
• Support the integration of software and hardware components.
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
• Participate in the design, testing, and deployment of new technologies.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to ensure reliable production performance.
• Contribute to technical discussions, process improvements, and best practices.
• Support project planning and execution from concept through deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge with the team.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Embedded systems

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

Robotics hardware

Embedded systems tooling

Job description

Automation Engineer

Help Build the Future of Automation

We are looking for an experienced engineer to help develop and improve large-scale automation and intelligent systems used in modern operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative technologies that combine software, hardware, and automation to solve real-world challenges.

This role is well suited for engineers with experience in robotics, automation, embedded systems, industrial systems, or large-scale engineering environments. Candidates with experience supporting automation initiatives within Amazon Robotics or Amazon Fulfillment Technologies are especially encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and improve automation and intelligent system solutions.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable products.
• Support the integration of software and hardware components.
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
• Participate in the design, testing, and deployment of new technologies.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to ensure reliable production performance.
• Contribute to technical discussions, process improvements, and best practices.
• Support project planning and execution from concept through deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge with the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working in Google.
• experience in engineering, automation, robotics, embedded systems, software development, systems engineering, or related technical roles.
• Experience working on complex technical products or large-scale operational systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following is preferred:
  • Robotics or automation systems
  • Embedded or distributed systems
  • Industrial automation
  • Wireless or connected devices (IoT)
  • Cloud-connected systems