Automation & Process Engineer II — Material Flow & Robotics

EchoStar; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health perks

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Flexible time away

Job summary

EchoStar, in Spartanburg, is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and implement automation solutions for material flow and packaging cells. You will lead installation, integration, and ramp of new equipment while driving productivity, safety, and cost improvements across operations.

The role requires a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering background with 2+ years of experience (5+ preferred) and strong English communication. A fast-paced, team-oriented environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 2+ years industry experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Hands-on experience in automation equipment integration lifecycle.
• Strong communication and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement automation solutions for material flow and pick/pack/ship operations, focusing on conveyor, sortation, and robotic cells.
• Lead installation, integration, commissioning, debugging, and ramp of new equipment.
• Drive productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvements across processes.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, SOEs, visual aids, and process flow diagrams.
• Estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs for quotes and justifications.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process, product, and equipment issues.
• Design mechanical components and specify technical requirements of systems.
• Collaborate with vendors to design tools, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Create technical drawings and ensure installation conforms to standards.
• Train production staff on new processes and technologies.
• Communicate with engineering partners and customers.
• Coordinate with facilities for installation, maintenance, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Present information to leadership and boards as required.

Skills

Automation integration

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

EchoStar, in Spartanburg, is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and implement automation solutions for material flow and packaging cells. You will lead installation, integration, and ramp of new equipment while driving productivity, safety, and cost improvements across operations.

The role requires a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering background with 2+ years of experience (5+ preferred) and strong English communication. A fast-paced, team-oriented environment awaits.