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Jobot lists this Senior Automation Engineer III – Industrial Automation, PLC Programming & Robotics opportunity in huntington beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Automation Engineer III – Industrial Automation, PLC Programming & Robotics
$90000 - $ per year | Huntington Beach, CA | On-site | Permanent
$90,000–$140,000 DOE | First Shift | Onsite Monday–Friday | Huntington Beach, CA 92647 | Immediate Hire
A bit about us:
Founded 75 years ago and based in Huntington Beach, California, with additional manufacturing operations in Mebane, North Carolina and an international presence, we are a family-owned American manufacturer of durable storage, transport, and operational solutions for the commercial foodservice industry. Our organization has grown from one California factory and a single product into a global business offering more than 17,000 products, while maintaining a strong focus on American manufacturing, food safety, quality, service, and continued innovation.
Why join us?
High-Priority Opening: The company is prepared to hire immediately and has committed to fast feedback and interview scheduling
Established Manufacturer: Join a family-owned organization celebrating 75 years in business
American Manufacturing: Work for a company with established manufacturing operations in California and North Carolina
Technical Ownership: Lead automation initiatives from initial design through programming, validation, commissioning, and deployment
Advanced Automation Environment: Work directly with PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, motion-control systems, and custom automated equipment
Visible Operational Impact: Improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, workplace safety, and manufacturing costs
First-Shift Schedule: Onsite Monday–Friday
Job Details
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Design, develop, program, and commission automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.
Program and troubleshoot PLC controllers and HMI units.
Set up, program, and troubleshoot Star Automation and/or Yushin robots.
Set up, program, and troubleshoot six-axis robotic systems.
Develop and implement servo- and stepper-motor motion-control systems.
Diagnose complex technical problems and nonstandard failures involving automated machinery and control systems.
Minimize production downtime through effective electrical, pneumatic, controls, and automation troubleshooting.
Lead automation projects from design through deployment, managing project scope, schedules, priorities, and deliverables.
Develop validation protocols and ensure automation systems meet applicable safety, quality, and industry requirements.
Analyze production processes and operating data to improve efficiency, equipment performance, and manufacturing costs.
Create equipment designs and drawings using AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
Apply GD&T standards to automated-equipment designs and technical documentation.
Design electrical control circuits and prepare electrical schematics.
Design, fabricate, assemble, and wire electrical control panels.
Troubleshoot pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control circuits.
Prepare technical reports, standard operating procedures, electrical documentation, presentations, and project schedules.
Provide technical leadership and training to team members.
Partner with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, safety, and other cross-functional departments.
Coordinate with equipment suppliers and outside vendors on equipment design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
Follow applicable OSHA, NEC, NFPA, IBC, ISO, and internal safety and quality standards.
Travel to company facilities and supplier locations within the United States and potentially internationally.
Qualifications Needed
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent verifiable experience and vocational automation training may be considered.
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience involving automation and robotics.
Demonstrated experience leading automation projects from design and development through commissioning and production deployment.
Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC controllers and HMI systems.
Experience setting up, programming, and troubleshooting industrial robots, including six-axis robotics.
Experience designing automated manufacturing equipment using AutoCAD or SolidWorks in a 2D or 3D environment.
Strong background in electrical controls, including schematic development, circuit design, control-panel fabrication, wiring, and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control systems.
Experience implementing and programming servo- and stepper-motor systems.
Knowledge of GD&T, including ANSI Y14.5-2018.
Working knowledge of applicable industrial codes and standards, including OSHA, NEC, NFPA, IBC, ISO, and ADA requirements.
Ability to analyze manufacturing data and apply advanced mathematics, geometry, and statistics when making engineering decisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Ability to travel to multiple facilities and suppliers domestically and potentially internationally.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred
Automation experience within a plastic injection molding environment.
Extensive mechanical design and engineering experience.
Experience with Star Automation and/or Yushin robots.
Experience with SCADA systems and manufacturing databases.
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.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Worksite address
huntington beach, CA, 92615, US
Who can apply
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