Staff Automation & Mechatronics Engineer - Smart Factory Innovator

ZT Systems; Georgetown, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking a Staff Controls, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer to design and implement advanced automation solutions across server manufacturing. This role blends mechanical, electrical, and software systems to improve yield, reliability, cycle time and scalability.

You will drive DFMA and DFA, develop scalable automation for NPI, integrate robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and data-driven methods to enable smarter, faster production.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in high-volume, high-complexity manufacturing.
• Background in electronics assembly, servers, or high-reliability industries.
• Proficiency with data-driven tools to analyze large datasets (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Experience implementing automated production lines and robotic cells.
• Strong CAD skills and knowledge of industrial automation platforms.
• Experience with DFMA and DFA principles embedded in product designs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to transformation initiatives and set new manufacturing standards.
• Define and implement new automation systems and frameworks for smart factory vision.
• Support NPI with scalable automation strategies.
• Design and implement automated assembly and test equipment for server components.
• Collaborate to embed DFM and DFA in product designs.
• Translate PFMEA outputs into actionable process controls.
• Develop and optimize mechatronic systems with robotics, sensors, PLCs, vision, motion, and software.
• Use data-driven methods to improve yield, reliability, cycle time, and throughput.
• Work with vendors to install automation solutions for production.
• Implement automated inspection and testing systems; maintain safety and compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Motion control

PID control

Robotics integration

Vision systems

Python

C/C++

Matlab/Simulink

Data analytics

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering, CS, Data Science, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks/AutoCAD

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

OpenCV

Job description

ZT Systems is seeking a Staff Controls, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer to design and implement advanced automation solutions across server manufacturing. This role blends mechanical, electrical, and software systems to improve yield, reliability, cycle time and scalability.

You will drive DFMA and DFA, develop scalable automation for NPI, integrate robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and data-driven methods to enable smarter, faster production.