Senior Automation Engineer: Robotics & Vision

Siemens; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Austin site, driving automation and advanced manufacturing initiatives. You will troubleshoot complex systems, lead capital equipment projects, and mentor teams while coordinating with external vendors and suppliers to deliver scalable production solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in automation/robotics, hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems, and expertise in machine vision and industrial robotics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or robotics engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in automation, robotics, manufacturing equipment, or advanced manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience leading automation or capital equipment projects from requirements through installation, FAT/SAT, qualification, and production release.
• Direct experience managing external automation or equipment vendors.
• Hands-on experience developing, configuring, troubleshooting, or optimizing machine vision systems such as Keyence, Cognex, Omron, or equivalent for in-line inspection.
• Experience with industrial robotics such as UR7e, PLC-controlled equipment, motion control, sensors, and other automated manufacturing technologies.
• Working knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis, process capability, MSA, and Gage R&R.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex automated, electrical, mechanical, and system-level issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Support, modify, and optimize robotic applications, automated assembly systems, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues involving controls, sensors, motion, tooling, fixtures, and system integration.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement sustainable technical solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Develop, troubleshoot, modify, and improve automated manufacturing equipment, fixtures, test systems, and machine vision applications.
• Manage external equipment suppliers end to end: requirements, vendor selection, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and equipment acceptance.
• Identify and lead automation and capital projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost, including building the justification and owning the budget and schedule.
• Troubleshoot and optimize cobots (e.g., UR7e) and machine vision systems used for automated assembly and in-process quality inspection.
• Implement changes and improvements to vision applications, including inspection criteria, cameras, lighting, sensors, and system performance.
• Support capacity expansion and scaling efforts.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and serve as the SME for robotics, vision systems, automation, and production equipment.

Skills

Automation engineering

Robotics

Machine vision

Capital equipment

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical/mechatronics/robotics

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Keyence

Cognex

Omron

Job description

Siemens Healthineers is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Austin site, driving automation and advanced manufacturing initiatives. You will troubleshoot complex systems, lead capital equipment projects, and mentor teams while coordinating with external vendors and suppliers to deliver scalable production solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in automation/robotics, hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems, and expertise in machine vision and industrial robotics.