Autonomous Factory Systems Engineer – Robotics & Automation

Blue Origin; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Van Horn, Texas is seeking a Systems Engineer to specify, integrate, and bring up automated stations, tooling, and robotic work cells for an integrated autonomous factory on the production floor.

You will collaborate with the automation team to define requirements, select equipment, and lead station bring-up from concept through qualification, covering robotic cells, PLC-controlled equipment, test stations, and material handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-4 years of engineering experience with automated manufacturing equipment or systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, industrial controls, and robotic systems.
• Experience specifying, integrating, or commissioning automation hardware.
• Ability to read and produce mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and interface documents.
• Familiarity with robotics or industrial automation workflows, including sensors, controllers, HIL/SIL, or sim-to-real validation.
• Programming skills in Python and C++.

Responsibilities

• Define automation requirements and concepts of operation for factory stations, translating production rate, takt time, and process needs into equipment specifications
• Design and integrate robotic work cells, automated tooling, fixtures, and end effectors across assembly and test stations
• Specify and review PLC, controls, and safety architecture for automated equipment in partnership with controls engineers
• Lead equipment selection, vendor technical evaluation, and acceptance testing for capital automation purchases
• Develop station layouts, material flow, and interfaces between robotic cells, conveyance, and operator work areas
• Lead installation, commissioning, and bring-up of automated stations on the production floor
• Partner with design engineering on DFM/DFA to ensure hardware is manufacturable and automation-ready
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues on automated equipment and drive corrective action
• Document automation requirements, interface definitions, acceptance criteria, and as-built station configurations

Skills

Python

C++

Robotics

Schematic reading

Industrial controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

KUKA

FANUC

ABB

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

EtherCAT

Job description

Blue Origin in Van Horn, Texas is seeking a Systems Engineer to specify, integrate, and bring up automated stations, tooling, and robotic work cells for an integrated autonomous factory on the production floor.

You will collaborate with the automation team to define requirements, select equipment, and lead station bring-up from concept through qualification, covering robotic cells, PLC-controlled equipment, test stations, and material handling.