Autonomous Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Blue Origin; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

PTO + holidays

401(k) match

Education assistance

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Systems Engineer to specify, integrate, and bring up automated stations and robotic work cells for its production lines. You will collaborate with the automation team to define requirements, select equipment, and lead station bring-up from concept through qualification.

The role spans robotic cells, PLC-controlled equipment, test stations, and material handling, with emphasis on manufacturability, safety, and scalable automation solutions across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/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 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 in Python and C++.

Responsibilities

• Define automation requirements and concepts of operation for factory stations, translating production needs into equipment specs.
• Design and integrate robotic work cells, automated tooling, fixtures, and end effectors across stations.
• Specify and review PLC, controls, and safety architecture for automated equipment with controls engineers.
• Lead equipment selection, vendor evaluations, and acceptance testing for capital automation purchases.
• Develop station layouts, material flow, and interfaces between robotic cells and operator areas.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and bring-up of automated stations on the production floor.
• Partner with design engineering on DFM/DFA to ensure manufacturability and automation readiness.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues and drive corrective action.
• Document automation requirements, interface definitions, acceptance criteria, and as-built configurations.

Skills

PLCs

Industrial controls

Robotic systems

Python

C++

Reading drawings

Automation concepts

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

KUKA

FANUC

ABB

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

EtherCAT

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Systems Engineer to specify, integrate, and bring up automated stations and robotic work cells for its production lines. You will collaborate with the automation team to define requirements, select equipment, and lead station bring-up from concept through qualification.

The role spans robotic cells, PLC-controlled equipment, test stations, and material handling, with emphasis on manufacturability, safety, and scalable automation solutions across facilities.