Senior Automation Engineer – Mechanical & Electrical Build

Sapience Automation LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapience Automation LLC, a Charleston-based industrial automation and systems integration company, seeks an Automation Engineer, Mechanical & Electrical Builder. The role focuses on leading builds, installation, and debugging of automated systems for automotive, aerospace, and consumer industries.

Strong attention to detail, safety, and collaboration are essential. The engineer will work from blueprints, coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams, and ensure quality and efficiency on both

Qualifications

• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience in assembling, installing, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Willingness to travel to installation sites.

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety as the top priority and support zero accidents.
• Assemble, install, test, and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical assemblies.
• Review, interpret, and redline drawings and specs; read BOMs and schematics.
• Lead build activities on shop floor and at customer sites; mentor junior builders.

Skills

Mechatronics

Industrial automation

Reading schematics

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical & mechanical tools

MS Office

Job description

Sapience Automation LLC, a Charleston-based industrial automation and systems integration company, seeks an Automation Engineer, Mechanical & Electrical Builder. The role focuses on leading builds, installation, and debugging of automated systems for automotive, aerospace, and consumer industries.

Strong attention to detail, safety, and collaboration are essential. The engineer will work from blueprints, coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams, and ensure quality and efficiency on both