Senior Automation Manufacturing Engineer - 9/80 Schedule

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr Specialist, Automation Manufacturing Engineer to support automation solutions for solid rocket motor manufacturing.

The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated equipment lifecycle, improving throughput, safety, and productivity across manufacturing operations. The candidate will lead projects, work with suppliers, validate equipment, and ensure scalability of designs while aligning with the organization’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or related field with 6+ years of experience; or Graduate Degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems design/sustainment involving robotic cells, custom automation solutions, vision systems, motion control or testing solutions.
• Programming Control systems: PLC, HMI’s, VFDs, etc.
• Experience developing statements of work and functional requirements specification documents.
• Ability to read electrical design schematics.
• Experience integrating automation systems with business and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing technology, optimizing throughput and improving operational cycle time.
• Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation and robotics systems.
• Analyze production processes to identify improvements and reduce costs.
• Process optimization to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Partner with engineers to develop work standards, time studies, and ergonomic analyses.
• Monitor and report on process performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis with QA and operations teams.
• Provide technical support for new product development, ensuring manufacturability and scalability.
• Create and maintain process documentation including SOPs and process flows.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for new product introduction and equipment validation.

Skills

Automation design

Robotics systems

Vision systems

Motion control

Testing solutions

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFDs

Requirements docs

Electrical schematics

Systems integration

Project management

Automation integrators

Parametric modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Graduate degree in related field

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr Specialist, Automation Manufacturing Engineer to support automation solutions for solid rocket motor manufacturing.

The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated equipment lifecycle, improving throughput, safety, and productivity across manufacturing operations. The candidate will lead projects, work with suppliers, validate equipment, and ensure scalability of designs while aligning with the organization’s