Senior Automation & Mechatronics Engineer (Smart Factory)

ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based annual bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental health resources

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and family care support

Structured training programs

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks a Staff Controls, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer to design and implement advanced automation across server manufacturing. You will drive smart factory initiatives, integrate robotics, sensors, PLCs, vision systems, and data analytics to improve yield and throughput.

You will collaborate with design, process, and quality teams, advance DFMA and DFA principles, and lead tool qualification, documentation, and operator training for new equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities with data-driven problem solving.
• Experience driving improvements in yield, reliability, or robustness.
• Background in electronics assembly, PCBA, servers or high-reliability industries.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and industrial automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation system design, commissioning and optimization for production lines.
• Develop scalable automation strategies aligned with product roadmaps.
• Support NPI by integrating DFM/ DFA into new designs and processes.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure design for manufacturability and automation.
• Translate PFMEA outputs into actionable controls to prevent variation.
• Develop mechatronic systems with robotics, sensors, PLCs, and vision systems.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on yield, cycle time, and throughput.
• Work with vendors to specify and install automation solutions for high-volume production.
• Create detailed documentation and provide operator training.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem solving

Communication

Change agent mindset

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Siemens automation

Allen-Bradley

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Cognex Vision Systems

Keyence Vision

OpenCV

Job description

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks a Staff Controls, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer to design and implement advanced automation across server manufacturing. You will drive smart factory initiatives, integrate robotics, sensors, PLCs, vision systems, and data analytics to improve yield and throughput.

You will collaborate with design, process, and quality teams, advance DFMA and DFA principles, and lead tool qualification, documentation, and operator training for new equipment.