Senior Automation Engineer - Restaurant Systems & Integration

ManpowerGroup; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the integration, validation, and execution of automation solutions for restaurant operations in Plano, TX. The role bridges concept to deployment, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure system readiness for scale.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with cross-functional experience, capable of driving progress, solving integration challenges, and ensuring reliable performance in real-world restaurant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in automation, robotics, or product development.
• Experience working with external vendors, suppliers, or engineering partners.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and system validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of automation development projects across teams.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external engineering partners.
• Develop and execute test plans in lab and real-world environments.
• Evaluate system performance including throughput, reliability, and usability.
• Translate restaurant operational needs into system requirements and specs.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Prototyping

System integration

Testing

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Simio

CAD software

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the integration, validation, and execution of automation solutions for restaurant operations in Plano, TX. The role bridges concept to deployment, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure system readiness for scale.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with cross-functional experience, capable of driving progress, solving integration challenges, and ensuring reliable performance in real-world restaurant