Shipyard Automation Engineer - Robotics & MES Lead

Speedrun Talent Network

Brownsville (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision
Time Off
Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Life & Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Free lunch
Unlimited snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, developing state-of-the-art automation for maritime platforms. The Manufacturing Automation Engineer will drive automation across Port Alpha's shipyard processes, from plate cutting to testing, aligning with central automation teams.

The role is part of Shipyard Optimization (Robotics & Autonomous Build) and demands strong DFMA/DFA thinking, vendor management, and hands-on project leadership, with a path to sustainment by Port

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronics or Robotics.
  • 5+ years in manufacturing automation or process engineering.
  • Experience with automated systems in high-volume heavy fabrication.
  • Strong knowledge of robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pneumatics, servos, vision.

Responsibilities

  • Identify operations suitable for automation focusing on safety, quality and throughput.
  • Develop roadmaps and business cases to scale production.
  • Lead automation projects from concept to commissioning and launch.
  • Coordinate with vendors, integrators, MES, quality, and production controls.
  • Train teams and hand off to Manufacturing Engineering for sustaining support.
  • Drive improvements in OEE, yield, uptime and cycle time.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Automation Systems
Robotics & Vision
PLC/SCADA/HMI
Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA
Industrial Automation

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, developing state-of-the-art automation for maritime platforms. The Manufacturing Automation Engineer will drive automation across Port Alpha's shipyard processes, from plate cutting to testing, aligning with central automation teams.

The role is part of Shipyard Optimization (Robotics & Autonomous Build) and demands strong DFMA/DFA thinking, vendor management, and hands-on project leadership, with a path to sustainment by Port

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