Lead Production Automation Engineer

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced candidate to design and develop automation solutions in a high-volume manufacturing setting. In this role, you will collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, oversee the build and qualification of automation projects, and help implement production strategies. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and significant experience in industrial automation are required. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing or engineering environment.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls.
• Strong hands-on aptitude for working with production hardware.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to ensure production automation.
• Design and develop production tooling.
• Build and qualify automation projects across production.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Collaboration with engineers

Electromechanical integration

Generation of engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CAD software (NX or equivalent)

Job description

K2 Space in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced candidate to design and develop automation solutions in a high-volume manufacturing setting. In this role, you will collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, oversee the build and qualification of automation projects, and help implement production strategies. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and significant experience in industrial automation are required. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package offered.