Automation Engineer: Precision Machining & Process Optimization

Ultimate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

90% paid medical benefits

Equity

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services in Research Triangle Park, NC seeks a Machining & Automation Engineer to lead advanced manufacturing initiatives—from equipment selection and vendor evaluation to process design and qualification.

You will own end-to-end responsibilities for automated production lines, including design requirements, commissioning, production qualification, process optimization, and OEE improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong CAD experience creating and validating complex equipment assemblies.
• Experience with heavy automation, robotics, AGVs, vision systems, and laser tech.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment and vendor selection to meet scaling and quality goals.
• Oversee end-to-end process design, commissioning, and production qualification.
• Develop processes to improve throughput, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide startup support to stabilize processes and remove bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with R&D to innovate future production lines.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Support FATs with travel <10%.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Automation experience

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic diagrams

Documentation (PFMEA, CPs)

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Heavy automation systems

Vision systems (Cognex/Keyence)

Industrial lasers

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services in Research Triangle Park, NC seeks a Machining & Automation Engineer to lead advanced manufacturing initiatives—from equipment selection and vendor evaluation to process design and qualification.

You will own end-to-end responsibilities for automated production lines, including design requirements, commissioning, production qualification, process optimization, and OEE improvement.