Senior Automation Engineer

Jobot; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

High-impact projects

Creative production environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Huntington Beach, CA. You will design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing equipment and control systems, leading projects from design to deployment on-site.

The role requires 10+ years in automation and robotics, strong PLC/HMI expertise, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD/ SolidWorks. Travel to multiple facilities in the USA is expected; you will contribute to safety, quality, and efficiency improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical/manufacturing/automation or equivalent
• 10+ years manufacturing automation/robotics experience
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC controllers and HMI units
• 2D/3D drawing using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Knowledge of GD&T and industrial codes (ADA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, ISO)
• Willingness to travel to multiple facilities in the USA

Responsibilities

• Develops, codes, and commissions automated systems including PLCs and robotics
• Troubleshoots complex issues to minimize downtime
• Manages automation projects from scope to deployment
• Validates protocols and ensures safety and quality compliance
• Analyzes production data to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Creates electrical documentation and SOPs
• Collaborates with vendors for equipment design, procurement, and installation
• Demonstrates teamwork and strong communication across departments

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Motion control

Automation projects

Data analysis

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Automation Engineer

$110000 - $140000 per year | Huntington Beach, CA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a privately held manufacturing organization that has been an industry leader for more than seven decades. Our reputation is built on innovation, quality, and long-term customer partnerships, growing from a single product operation into a globally recognized manufacturer with facilities and distribution networks serving customers worldwide. Our organization remains family-owned, providing a unique combination of stability, strong values, and a long-term business vision that has enabled consistent growth through changing economic cycles. With a substantial U.S. manufacturing footprint, a commitment to investing in our people, and a culture focused on safety, quality, respect, and service, we are a company that offers both career stability and the opportunity to be part of an organization that continues to expand and evolve while remaining true to the principles that have driven our success for more than 75 years.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to 140K salary, depending on experience
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• High Impact Projects
• Creative Production Environment: Collaborates directly with other department leaders to oversee projects from design to deployment

Job Details

The successful candidate for this role will have 10+ years of experience with automation and robotics in addition to in leading projects. The Sr. Automation Engineer will design, develop and implement automated manufacturing equipment and control systems ( Industrial automation). Troubleshot complex technical issues, led validation efforts, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies while ensuring continuous improvement and safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops, codes, and commissions automated systems, including PLC programming, robotics and motion control systems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues, non-standard failures in automated machinery and control machinery to minimize downtime
• Manages automation projects, including scope, timelines and driving initiatives from design to deployment.
• Validates protocols and ensures all automation systems comply with safety, industry and quality standards.
• Analyzes production workflows and data to optimize performance, increase efficiency and reduce operational cost
• Creates technical reports, standard operating procedures, electrical documentation; Technical leadership and training.
• Coordinates with external vendors for design, procurement, and installation of new equipment.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
• Able to understand and demonstrate company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
• Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, or Industrial Engineering or verifiable/equivalent experience and vocational training in automation applications
• Minimum 10 years manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in an injection molding environment.
• Ability to apply concepts of advanced math and geometry including statistics. Must be able to analyze and make decisions based upon collected data.
• 2D or 3D drawing capability for automated equipment design on AutoCAD or SolidWorks required
• Knowledge of GD&T (ANSI Y14.5 -2018)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of industrial codes required (ADA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, IBC, ISO)
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC controllers
• Ability to program and troubleshoot HMI units
• Ability to set-up, program, and troubleshoot Star Automation and/or Yushin robots
• Ability to set-up, program, and troubleshoot 6 axis robots
• Ability to design and write electrical schematics
• Ability to design, fabricate, and wire electrical control panels
• Ability to implement and program servo and stepper motor systems
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create and edit text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and schedules
• Digital photography and file manipulation of digital images experience required
• Working knowledge of pneumatic control circuits and electro-pneumatic troubleshooting, electrical control panel assembly and wiring, electrical control circuit design and troubleshooting, PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel to multiple facilities and suppliers in the USA and possibly internationally.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting and sometime changing priorities.
• Has the ability to adapt quickly to new projects and assignments while being dedicated and an innovative problem solver. Is also a creative thinker who is results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive Mechanical Designing and Engineering
• Focused experience with Scada systems and Databases

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.