Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Orange, VA is seeking an experienced Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to support automation solutions for solid rocket motor manufacturing.

You will lead lifecycle automation projects, coordinate with manufacturing and facility teams, and ensure manufacturability and scalability of designs. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, process optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration, with up to 25% travel and potential for US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of manufacturing engineering experience; alternative: 4 years with graduate degree.
• Experience with automation systems, robotics, and control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation and robotics systems.
• Analyze production processes to identify efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Design and implement manufacturing technology to optimize throughput and cycle times.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity in manufacturing operations.
• Develop work standards, time studies, and ergonomic analyses with engineering teams.
• Monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement with data.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Automation

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

10+ years manufacturing engineering experience

Tools

PLC programming

HMI / VFDs

Fanuc robotics

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Inductive Automation IGNITION

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Orange, VA is seeking an experienced Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer to support automation solutions for solid rocket motor manufacturing.

You will lead lifecycle automation projects, coordinate with manufacturing and facility teams, and ensure manufacturability and scalability of designs. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, process optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration, with up to 25% travel and potential for US security clearance.