Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer — Innovate & Lead

Harris Geospatial Solutions

Orange (VA)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 156,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) match
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, in Orange, VA, seeks a Senior Specialist, Automation Manufacturing Engineer to advance the automated equipment lifecycle for solid rocket motor manufacturing. You will partner with manufacturing and facility teams to create and sustain automation solutions, improving safety and productivity at the Orange facility.

The role emphasizes project management, cross-functional collaboration, and a path to scalable production.

Qualifications

  • The Senior Specialist will lead automation solutions from requirements to production deployment.
  • Experience with robotic cells, vision systems, and motion control is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical schematics and integration with manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and maintain automation and robotics systems.
  • Analyze production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Design and implement manufacturing technology to optimize throughput.
  • Monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in new product introduction and equipment validation.

Skills

Automation design
Industrial robotics
Project management
Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience
Graduate degree and minimum 4 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience

Tools

Fanuc Robotics
Allen-Bradley PLCs
Ignition
Inductive Automation

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, in Orange, VA, seeks a Senior Specialist, Automation Manufacturing Engineer to advance the automated equipment lifecycle for solid rocket motor manufacturing. You will partner with manufacturing and facility teams to create and sustain automation solutions, improving safety and productivity at the Orange facility.

The role emphasizes project management, cross-functional collaboration, and a path to scalable production.

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