Senior Automation Engineer: Lead Scalable Mechatronics

REEcycle, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Job summary

A technology firm in Houston is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead engineering efforts on innovative machinery for rare earth element recycling. This role involves managing a team, optimizing proprietary systems, and transitioning prototypes to commercial products. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering, extensive experience in project management, and a proven track record in engineering leadership. Excellent communication and strong proficiency in CAD are essential for this position, which offers career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in engineering, product development or manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience managing teams and driving project execution.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end equipment manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team on scaling a Mechatronic System.
• Manage project across all aspects from R&D to commercial implementations.
• Lead efforts to evolve the current prototype into a commercially robust system.

Skills

CAD platforms (SolidWorks)

Project management

Engineering leadership

Manufacturing processes

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

A technology firm in Houston is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead engineering efforts on innovative machinery for rare earth element recycling. This role involves managing a team, optimizing proprietary systems, and transitioning prototypes to commercial products. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering, extensive experience in project management, and a proven track record in engineering leadership. Excellent communication and strong proficiency in CAD are essential for this position, which offers career advancement opportunities.