Automation Reliability & Process Optimization Engineer

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Technology Group in Houston invites an Automation Maintenance Engineer to drive innovative maintenance of high-precision automated testing equipment and to optimize production continuity.

You will lead automation optimization, perform design validation, and develop data-driven SOPs to align execution with customer needs and sustain improvements.

Candidates typically have 1–3 years in maintenance of automated testing equipment and a degree in automation-related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing with Automation, or Electrical Engineering with Automation.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in maintenance of automated testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures, implement corrective actions, and enhance stability/reliability.
• Lead mechanical system design, drafting, and prototype testing to ensure manufacturability and process compliance.
• Assess technical and cost feasibility of automation options, drive process optimizations to eliminate bottlenecks and boost capacity.
• Gather testing data, produce structured reports to inform decisions, and ensure alignment with customer/quality standards.
• Develop standardized workflows (standard operating procedures), and deliver hands-on training to technical teams to reduce execution gaps and recurring issues.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures in all operational workflows.

Skills

PLC programming

C-language-based control systems

Data-driven reporting

English proficiency

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing with Automation

Electrical Engineering with Automation

Tools

CAD

Pro/ENGINEER

SolidWorks

Unigraphics NX

Job description

Foxconn Technology Group in Houston invites an Automation Maintenance Engineer to drive innovative maintenance of high-precision automated testing equipment and to optimize production continuity.

You will lead automation optimization, perform design validation, and develop data-driven SOPs to align execution with customer needs and sustain improvements.

Candidates typically have 1–3 years in maintenance of automated testing equipment and a degree in automation-related fields.