Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Marquee Staffing; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

FSA / HSA options

401(k) with company match

Annual equity grant

Job summary

Marquee Staffing in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer to help build and improve medical device production equipment on-site. The role ensures safety, reliability, and high-quality part production while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

Ideal candidates hold a engineering degree with 7+ years of automation experience, strong troubleshooting, and hands-on equipment ownership from setup to maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, mechatronics, or similar).
• 7+ years of automation or manufacturing equipment experience (medical device or regulated industry).
• Experience owning equipment from setup through ongoing support (and making changes the right way).
• Able to read: mechanical drawings electrical schematics pneumatic (air) diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting, writing, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of medical/quality rules (FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, change control).
• SolidWorks experience.

Responsibilities

• Help select, buy, and install new machines.
• Work with outside equipment vendors (the companies that build the machines).
• Write clear instructions and documents for the equipment.
• Test machines to ensure they work correctly before production.
• Fix problems when machines or automated systems are not working right.
• Design small parts/tools to help the process (fixtures, holders, mistake-proofing tools).
• Update work instructions, maintenance plans, spare parts lists, and training info.
• Follow quality and safety rules used in medical device manufacturing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Teamwork

Mechanical drawings

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic diagrams

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer (5th grade reading level) Job:

Location: Irvine, CA (On-site)

Type: Direct Hire (full-time, about 40 hours/week)

Pay range: $115,000-$145,000 per year (based on experience)

Travel: Up to 20% (some trips may be needed)

Physical: May lift up to 40 lbs; may need safety gear in lab/cleanroom/production areas

What you will do

You will help build and improve machines and equipment that make medical devices. You will make sure the equipment is safe, works well, and makes good quality parts.

Your main duties:

• Help choose, buy, and set up new machines
• Work with outside equipment vendors (the companies that build the machines)
• Write clear instructions and documents for the equipment
• Test machines to make sure they work the right way before using them in production
• Fix problems when machines or automated systems are not working right
• Design small parts/tools to help the process (like fixtures, holders, and mistake-proofing tools)
• Update work instructions, maintenance plans, spare parts lists, and training info
• Follow quality and safety rules used in medical device manufacturing

What you need (required)

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, mechatronics, or similar)
• 7+ years working with automation or manufacturing equipment (medical device or another highly regulated industry)
• Experience owning equipment from set-up through ongoing support (and making changes the right way)
• Able to read: mechanical drawings electrical schematics pneumatic (air) diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting, writing, and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of medical/quality rules (FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, change control)
• SolidWorks experience

Nice to have (preferred)

• Machine vision experience (like Cognex or Keyence)
• Robotics / servo motion / PLC or HMI equipment experience
• Experience creating maintenance plans and managing spare parts over time

Benefits (high level)

• Medical and dental insurance
• FSA / HSA options (company contributes to HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual equity grant