Senior Automation Engineer — Real-World Systems Lead

Yum! Brands; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Yum! Brands in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the integration, validation, and deployment of automation solutions that enhance restaurant operations.

The role bridges product development and field execution, ensuring systems are reliable, scalable, and ready for real-world implementation. This hands-on engineering position collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive initiatives from concept to rollout, with attendance at the Plano office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of automation development projects.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external engineering partners.
• Drive timelines, decision-making, and issue resolution to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure mechanical, controls, and software components function as an integrated system.
• Develop and execute test plans in lab and restaurant environments.
• Translate restaurant operational needs into system requirements.

Skills

Automation expertise

Robotics knowledge

Vendor management

Prototype testing

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Simio

Job description

Yum! Brands in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the integration, validation, and deployment of automation solutions that enhance restaurant operations.

The role bridges product development and field execution, ensuring systems are reliable, scalable, and ready for real-world implementation. This hands-on engineering position collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive initiatives from concept to rollout, with attendance at the Plano office