Visa sponsorship not available - Automation Mechanical Engineer

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Edge Corporation in Houston seeks a hands-on NPI and automation engineer to lead the introduction, debugging, and sustaining of complex automated manufacturing systems. You will ensure electrical and software stability of production equipment, including robotics, PLCs, AOI systems, and AGVs, and drive downtime reduction and cycle-time optimization.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and 3+ years in electrical maintenance within manufacturing, with preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years electrical maintenance in manufacturing; automotive electronics/semiconductor background preferred.
• Experience in robotics, AGV, AOI or related fields highly preferred.
• AI implementation experience in automation environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze root causes of failures using professional analysis techniques and tools.
• Participate early-stage Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and equipment evaluation/DOE verification.
• Lead equipment installation, debugging, and sustaining activities in NPI and production.
• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment; manage spare parts inventory and risk.

Skills

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Siemens PLC

VFDs

Servo drives

Electrical schematics

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering background

Tools

Mitsubishi

Omron

Siemens

VFD configuration tools

Job description

Purpose of the position

The main purpose of this position is leading the introduction (NPI), debugging, and sustaining of complex automated manufacturing system. You will be responsible for the electrical and software stability of production equipment, including Robotics, PLCs, AOI system, and AGVs. You will not only directly troubleshoot controls issue, but also introduce latest technology to minimize downtime and optimize cycle time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze the causes of failures: Use professional analysis techniques and tools to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth inspection and analysis of failed products, and determine the root causes of product failures, including design defects, material problems, manufacturing process deviations, environmental factors, etc.
• Automatic & Mechanical Equipment Introduction
  • Participate early-stage Design for Manufacturability (DFM), equipment evaluation/design/development and DOE verification assembly process.
  • Push EQ improvement to increase assembly yield and meet customer targets
• Automatic & Mechanical Equipment Installation & Debug
  • Push vendor’s equipment setup/installation/debug at NPI. Analyze causes of equipment failures and promote resolution.
  • Push EQ preventive improvement to reduce downtime & ensure production continuity.
• Equipment Maintenance in MP Stage
  • Machine trouble shooting and yield improve during maintenance phase. EQ spare parts management (optimal inventory & Risk alert)

Education and work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing, background in automotive electronics, semiconductor, or precision assembly industries preferred.
• Experience in robotics, AGV, AOI, or related specialized fields is highly preferred.
• AI implementation experience in automation environments is preferred.

Supervision

This role provide does not need indirect supervision/mentorship/coaching

Working conditions

This role is primarily based in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing facility, requiring daily presence on the production floor to oversee processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational efficiency.

May require occasional weekend hours to support production deadlines, emergency repairs, or project implementations.

Skills

• Proficient in Mitsubishi/Omron/Siemens PLC programming and commissioning, experience in parameter configuration and troubleshooting of VFDs and servo drives.
• Able to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; familiar with low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Strong problem-solving and research capabilities, cross-team communication skills.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.