Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Orange (VA)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 156,000

Full time

6 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Automation Manufacturing Engineer to support the automation lifecycle for solid rocket motor manufacturing at the Orange, VA facility.

The role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions to improve manufacturing capability, safety, and efficiency, with opportunities to lead projects and collaborate cross-functionally.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
  • Minimum 6 years of manufacturing engineering experience; more with advanced degree.
  • Experience with automation systems design, robotics, and control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and maintain automation and robotics systems.
  • Analyze production processes to identify improvement opportunities and reduce costs.
  • Design and implement manufacturing technology to optimize throughput and safety.
  • Develop work standards, time studies, and ergonomic analyses.
  • Monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead automation projects from requirements through production transition.

Skills

Robotics integration
Automation systems design
PLC programming
HMI programming
Manufacturing improvements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Fanuc robotics
Allen-Bradley PLCs
Ignition
Industrial motion control

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Automation Manufacturing Engineer to support the automation lifecycle for solid rocket motor manufacturing at the Orange, VA facility.

The role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions to improve manufacturing capability, safety, and efficiency, with opportunities to lead projects and collaborate cross-functionally.

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