Automation Engineer: High-Volume Electronics Manufacturing

Eagle Wireless, Inc.; Solon, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Solon, Ohio

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Eagle Wireless, Inc. in Solon, Ohio seeks an Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems for electronic devices and cellular modules.

The role blends mechanical design, automation, and manufacturing engineering to move products from development into high-volume production. The candidate will build fixtures, looms, and automated assembly lines using CAD tools, integrate robots, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, and PLC-based machinery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Automation/Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering).
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or industrial equipment design.
• Strong mechanical design experience including fixtures, tooling, machine design, and automated equipment.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems including PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, servo motion, robotics, and machine vision.
• Experience integrating automated production equipment into manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of DFM and DFA.
• Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing equipment for electronic device and cellular module production.
• Design mechanical fixtures, tooling, workholding, and automated assembly systems using CAD software.
• Specify, integrate, and troubleshoot automation equipment including robots, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, servo systems, and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Lead automation projects from concept through design, construction, installation, commissioning, verification, and production launch.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure DFMA.
• Support supplier selection, equipment procurement, and FAT/SAT.
• Develop manufacturing processes utilizing robotic handling systems, automated testing equipment, SMT, and automated PCB assembly.
• Develop process flows, work instructions, equipment specs, PFMEAs, and validation protocols.
• Optimize production line layouts to maximize throughput and OEE.
• Identify opportunities for automation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD proficiency

Industrial automation knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Automation/Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Job description

Eagle Wireless, Inc. in Solon, Ohio seeks an Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems for electronic devices and cellular modules.

The role blends mechanical design, automation, and manufacturing engineering to move products from development into high-volume production. The candidate will build fixtures, looms, and automated assembly lines using CAD tools, integrate robots, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, and PLC-based machinery,