Sr. Automation Engineer

Jobot; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to own complex manufacturing automation projects from design through commissioning.

You will work across PLCs, robots, motion systems, electrical controls and manufacturing equipment, leading initiatives from scope to deployment. This on-site role offers an opportunity to impact production performance in a long-standing family-owned operation with facilities in California and North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years manufacturing engineering with automation/robotics; injection molding preferred.
• Proven track record leading automation projects from design to deployment.
• Proficient in PLC/HMI programming and automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, commission, and validate automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems.
• Diagnose complex equipment and control failures to reduce downtime.
• Lead automation projects from scope through installation and vendor coordination.
• Design electrical schematics and control circuits; support panel fabrication and wiring.
• Analyze production workflows and data to improve performance and cost.
• Document systems through technical reports, drawings, and SOPs.
• Provide guidance and training while meeting safety and quality standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics

Six‑axis robots

Servo motors

Stepper motors

Electrical schematics

Control panels

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

SCADA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, or Industrial Engineering or verifiable equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

SCADA

Job description

Sr. Automation Engineer

$100000 - $150000 per year | Huntington Beach, CA | On-site | Permanent

Own complex manufacturing automation projects from design through commissioning

A bit about us:

Founded 75 years ago and based in Huntington Beach, with manufacturing operations in Mebane, North Carolina, we are a family-owned maker of foodservice products. Our engineering teams design and improve the equipment behind a broad range of products used by foodservice operators worldwide

Why join us?

Project ownership: Lead automation work from equipment design and programming through installation and validation.

Hands-on technical scope: Work across PLCs, robots, motion systems, electrical controls, and manufacturing equipment.

Established manufacturing operation: Join a family-owned company with production facilities in California and North Carolina

Job Details

Key responsibilities and duties

• Design, develop, code, commission, and validate automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems.
• Diagnose complex equipment and control failures to reduce downtime.
• Lead automation projects from scope and design through vendor coordination, procurement, installation, and deployment.
• Design electrical schematics and control circuits; support control panel fabrication and wiring.
• Analyze production workflows and data to improve performance, efficiency, and cost.
• Document systems through technical reports, electrical drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and training while meeting applicable safety and quality standards.

Qualifications — needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, or Industrial Engineering or verifiable equivalent experience and vocational training in automation.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including substantial automation and robotics work; injection molding experience is preferred.
• Proven experience leading automation projects from design through deployment.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, Star Automation and/or Yushin robots, and six-axis robots.
• Experience implementing and programming servo and stepper motor systems.
• Ability to design electrical schematics and control circuits and to design, fabricate, and wire control panels.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic controls and electro-pneumatic troubleshooting.
• Ability to produce 2D or 3D equipment drawings in AutoCAD or SolidWorks and apply GD&T.
• Familiarity with applicable industrial safety, electrical, building, and quality codes; ability to travel to facilities and suppliers as needed.
• Preferred: extensive mechanical design experience; SCADA and database experience.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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