Mechatronics & Automation Engineer - Smart Factory Lead

ZT Systems group; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 136,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based annual bonus

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Matching gifts and volunteer programs

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks a Staff Controls, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer in Secaucus, NJ to lead advanced automation initiatives in server manufacturing.

You will design automated systems, integrate robotics and vision, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement DFMA and PFMEA-driven controls. The role emphasizes data-driven yield and cycle-time improvements, with exposure to AI/ML for analytics as a nice-to-have.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in high-volume, high-complexity manufacturing.
• Proficiency with data-driven tools to analyze large datasets (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Background in electronics assembly, PCBA, servers, or high-reliability industries.
• Experience with CAD tools and industrial automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated production lines and test equipment for server components.
• Develop and optimize mechatronic systems integrating robotics, sensors, actuators, PLCs, vision, and motion control.
• Lead tool qualification, process documentation, and operator training for new equipment.
• Utilize data-driven methods to improve yield, reliability, and cycle times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed DFM/DFA in product designs.

Skills

Advanced PLC programming (Codesys, Si

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Siemens automation platforms

Allen-Bradley

OpenCV

Job description

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks a Staff Controls, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer in Secaucus, NJ to lead advanced automation initiatives in server manufacturing.

You will design automated systems, integrate robotics and vision, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement DFMA and PFMEA-driven controls. The role emphasizes data-driven yield and cycle-time improvements, with exposure to AI/ML for analytics as a nice-to-have.