Lead, Manufacturing Engineer- Automation

L3Harris; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead Automation Engineer to design, implement, and sustain automation solutions across Huntsville, AL or Camden, AR manufacturing sites. The role focuses on optimizing equipment lifecycles, improving throughput, and enhancing employee safety.

The selected candidate will lead cross‑functional teams, work with suppliers, and drive manufacturing modernization initiatives while ensuring manufacturability and scalability of designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of Automation/Manufacturing Engineering experience; graduate degree preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of Automation/Manufacturing Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing technology to optimize throughput and cycle time.
• Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation and robotics systems.
• Analyze production processes to identify improvements and reduce costs.
• Ensure safety, quality and productivity through process optimization.
• Monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead project management for automation solutions including supplier coordination.

Skills

Automation/Manufacturing Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Inductive Automation IGNITION

HMI programming

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Automation Engineer

Job Code: 41919

Job Location: Huntsville, AL or Camden, AR

Job Schedule: Varies

Job Description:

The Advanced Operations Technology (AOT) organization is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support engineering and production operations, focusing on the automated equipment lifecycle for solid rocket motor manufacturing at Huntsville, AL or Camden, AR facility.

The selected candidate will work with the manufacturing and facility teams to develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions to improve manufacturing capability, effectiveness, and employee safety.

The AOT organization works with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities in the manufacturing process, draft technical requirements and craft solutions which align with the organization’s vision for manufacturing modernization. This requires motivated, self‑starting individuals with a passion for technical creativity and the ability to work with others to achieve results. Furthermore, Automation Engineers will lead the automation solutions through project management activities, developing requirements, working with key suppliers, testing the automation, and transitioning the solution to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing technology, optimizing throughput and improving operational cycle time
• Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation and robotics systems
• Analyze production Process and Workstreams to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Process optimization to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Partner with industrial and manufacturing engineers to develop work standards, time studies, and ergonomic analyses to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and report on process performance, utilizing data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve AOT production issues, working closely with quality assurance and operations teams.
• Provide technical support for new product development, ensuring manufacturability and scalability of designs.
• Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation including process flows, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to support new product introduction and equipment validation.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Travel: 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior Automation/Manufacturing Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior Automation/Manufacturing Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior Automation/Manufacturing Engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related engineering is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems design/sustainment involving robotic cells, custom automation solutions, vision systems, motion control or testing solutions.
• Experience programming and sustaining control systems involving PLC, HMI’s, VFDs, etc.
• Experience developing statements or work and functional requirements specification documents.
• Ability to read electrical design schematics.
• Experience in integrating automation systems with business and manufacturing systems.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience programming Fanuc robotics systems and simulations.
• Experience programming Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Experience programming Inductive Automation IGNITION.
• Experience managing automation integrators.
• Experience with automated spray solution.
• Active US Secret clearance is preferred.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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