Automation Engineer

Mach
United States
Full timeUSD 105,000 - 140,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Problem-solving","Cross-functional collaboration","Documentation management","Root cause analysis"]

Design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing systems to scale production of advanced defense systems. Build and optimize automated lines by integrating robotics, PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, vision systems, and industrial control software. Own troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency, while partnering with mechanical, electrical, and quality teams. Maintain documentation, program versions, and configurations across hardware, networking, safety controls, SCADA, and MES platforms.

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Automation Engineer

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Job Summary

Design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing systems to scale production of advanced defense systems. Build and optimize automated lines by integrating robotics, PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, vision systems, and industrial control software. Own troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency, while partnering with mechanical, electrical, and quality teams. Maintain documentation, program versions, and configurations across hardware, networking, safety controls, SCADA, and MES platforms.
Location: United States
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and implement automated manufacturing systems including robotics, PLCs, conveyors, and vision systems.
  • •Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
  • •Analyze production workflows to design automation processes that optimize throughput, quality, and cost.
  • •Support equipment commissioning, validation, and ramp-up of manufacturing processes.
  • •Manage automation programs and configurations with documentation and version control across domains including safety controls, networking, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, SCADA, and MES.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 105,000 - 140,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirementPaid LeaveLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • •3+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing automation.
  • •Hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
  • •Experience integrating robotics and industrial automation systems.
  • •Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment.
Experience:Manufacturing automationIndustrial automationRoboticsDefense
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:TroubleshootingProblem-solvingCross-functional collaborationDocumentation managementRoot cause analysis
Tech Stack:PLCHMIIndustrial control systemsRoboticsConveyorsVision systemsIndustrial communication protocolsSCADAMESPneumaticsNetworksIEC 61131-3IEC 61508ISO 13849UL508ANFPA 70NFPA 79EtherCATPROFINETOPC UA

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

Mach
Designs and manufactures unmanned systems, tactical engines, and decentralized defense manufacturing infrastructure (Forge) to scale production of autonomous aerial systems and related propulsion for U.S. defense customers and partners.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Valuation: USD 250M to 500M
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Huntington Beach, United States
Founded: 2023
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