Senior Automation Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

L3Harris Technologies

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

17 hours ago
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Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Specialist in Automation Engineering to drive automation initiatives across solid rocket motor manufacturing. You will design, implement, and maintain automated systems, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, efficient production.

Expect travel up to 15% and potential security clearance. The role emphasizes a strong background in robotic cells, PLC/HMI programming, and integration with manufacturing systems, with responsibilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 6+ years in automation/manufacturing engineering, or a graduate degree with 4+ years
  • Experience with automation systems design and sustainment for robotic cells and custom automation solutions
  • Experience programming PLCs, HMIs, and motion controls, plus integration with manufacturing systems

Responsibilities

  • Analyze production processes to identify improvement opportunities and reduce costs
  • Design and implement manufacturing technology to optimize throughput and cycle time
  • Develop work standards, time studies, and ergonomic analyses for manufacturing operations
  • Troubleshoot and maintain automation and robotics systems
  • Support new product development for manufacturability and scalability
  • Lead automation projects from requirements through validation and production transfer
  • Create and maintain process documentation including flows and SOPs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product introduction and equipment validation

Skills

Robotics systems
PLC programming
HMI programming
VFDs
Data analysis
Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Graduate degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs
Fanuc robotics
Ignition
Inductive Automation IGNITION

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Specialist in Automation Engineering to drive automation initiatives across solid rocket motor manufacturing. You will design, implement, and maintain automated systems, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, efficient production.

Expect travel up to 15% and potential security clearance. The role emphasizes a strong background in robotic cells, PLC/HMI programming, and integration with manufacturing systems, with responsibilities

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