Automation Engineer II

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

PacSci EMC in Hollister, CA is seeking a multidisciplinary Automation Engineer II to design and advance automation systems spanning mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and optical domains. You will translate requirements into tooling, fixtures, and integrated automation lines from concept to production.

The role demands hands-on troubleshooting, CAD fixture design, GD&T, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple sites, with travel up to 50% to support deployments and qualification

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of automation engineering experience in electronics, aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience designing and scaling automation systems from prototype to production.
• Knowledge of GD&T and fixturing design.
• Experience in electronics systems engineering across relevant industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead system level design and scale up from manual to fully automated production lines.
• Design, test, and qualify automation systems per specifications.
• Develop tooling and fixtures with GD&T principles.
• Translate system requirements into operation and integration strategies.
• Provide hands-on training and support for sustainment teams.
• Lead integration efforts, validation, and documentation.

Skills

Multidisciplinary design

System integration

GD&T

Troubleshooting

CAD fixture design

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation scaling

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechatronics

Tools

CAD (3D)

GD&T tooling

System architecture

Job description

Hollister, CA, United StatesRole OverviewPacific Scientific EMC is expanding and seeking a multidisciplinary Automation Engineer II to design and advance our automation systems. This role serves as the technical authority across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and optical domains, leading the design, qualification, and sustainment of equipment from early concept through full‑scale production. The Automation Engineer II translates program requirements into tooling, fixtures, and fully integrated automation lines, partnering with cross‑functional teams across multiple sites to scale processes from manual or semi‑automated to fully automated solutions.The ideal candidate is truly multidisciplinary—comfortable designing fixtures in CAD, specifying pneumatic systems, troubleshooting integration issues on the production floor, and owning a system from initial sketch through production ramp‑up.Key ResponsibilitiesLead system level design and scale up activities, taking processes from manual or semi-automated to fully automated production lines.Design, test, and qualify automation systems according to established specifications and program requirements.Design tooling and fixtures for manual, semi-automated, and automated processes, applying GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) principles.Translate system requirements into principles of operation and integration strategies for full automation lines.Apply multidisciplinary engineering expertise across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and optical systems to deliver integrated automation solutions.Serve as the subject matter expert for deployed automation platforms, guiding improvements and lifecycle management.Develop manufacturing bills of materials, operating and maintenance procedures, spare parts lists, and preventive maintenance schedules.Provide hands on training and troubleshooting support to sustain engineering and operations teams.Lead system integration efforts, including requirements translation, architecture development, and functional validation.Troubleshoot complex, multi technology systems and guide teams through root cause analysis.Support factory deployments, FAT and SAT testing, and equipment qualification activities.Document requirements specifications, functional descriptions, and system architecture to support long term sustainment.Additional duties as assigned.Required Skills & Qualifications2-5 years of progressive experience in automation engineering, including tooling and fixture design and multidisciplinary system integration, within an electronics, aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing environment.BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field.Demonstrated experience designing and scaling automation systems from prototype through full production.Working knowledge of GD&T, mechanical tooling and fixturing design, and system architecture development.Experience in electronics systems engineering, gained in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, autonomous vehicles, or robotics.Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross functional communication skills.Behavior aligned to our guiding principles: We Win as One Team, We Solve Problems, We Learn by Doing, We Unlock Growth, and We Own Our Future.PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.Must be a U.S. citizen.Work Location & TravelThis role is on-site and travel of up to 50 percent should be expected across all site locations to support program needs.This role can be performed at any of our three sites: (1) Hollister, CA, (2) Chandler, AZ or (3) Solon, OH.Ralliant Corporation OverviewRalliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.About PacSci EMCPacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversityBonus or EquityThis position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.Pay RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is $100,080.00 - 186,000.00Is this role subject to ITAR?The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.