Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Medford is seeking a skilled engineer to own and improve the reliability of production equipment. The role involves troubleshooting electromechanical systems, developing automation systems, and maintaining hardware-software interfaces. Candidates should have a strong background in Python and experience with embedded systems. This position offers an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, or 3+ years plus a Master’s degree.
• Hands-on experience with motors, encoders, sensors, and control loops.
• Experience supporting systems in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop Python‑based control, test, and automation systems.
• Debug and extend ATMega embedded C/C++ systems.
• Build and maintain hardware‑software interfaces for various components.

Skills

Python

Embedded C

Electromechanical systems

Bash/Linux

Education

Master’s degree in robotics, mechatronics, EE, CS, or a related field

Job description

OPT Industries (http://optindustries.com ) is a venture‑backed MIT spinoff company that is focused on building the next generation of additive manufacturing technology. Working at the intersection of automation engineering, computational design, and polymer science, we design and commercially manufacture highly customizable materials and products – everything from electrical components to luxury fashion.

Position Summary: Own and improve the reliability of production equipment by troubleshooting and sustaining electromechanical, controls, and firmware‑adjacent systems across OPT’s manufacturing floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and develop Python‑based control, test, and automation systems.
• Debug and extend ATMega embedded C/C++ (incl. hardware‑software interfaces, IP networks)
• Build and maintain hardware‑software interfaces for sensors, motors, actuators, and data acquisition systems.
• Design test infrastructure, logging, and fault detection to support production uptime and repeatability.
• Update equipment, documentation, training, and maintenance procedures to prevent recurrence
• Support troubleshooting and urgent production issues on aggressive timelines

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, or 3+ years plus a Master’s degree in robotics, mechatronics, EE, CS, or a related field.
• Strong Python background with experience in hardware control, automation, or test systems.
• Hands‑on experience with electromechanical systems: motors, encoders, sensors, power electronics, and control loops.
• Working knowledge of embedded C for microcontroller‑based systems
• Comfortable using Bash / Linux environments for scripting, debugging, and system operations.
• Experience supporting systems in a production or manufacturing environment is a strong plus.

OPT Industries is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.