Sr. Automation Engineer/Sr. Hardware Engineer Location: San Diego, CA 92121 Duration: 12 Months (potential to extension) Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM
Responsibilities:
Support the development, integration, and commissioning of pilot-level semi-automated or fully automated equipment used to enable manufacturing and process development activities.
Apply hands-on equipment experience to the development and implementation of automated assembly cells, machines, fixtures, and related manufacturing equipment.
Perform hands-on support during equipment build, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup, working through mechanical and equipment-related issues as they arise.
Support the commissioning and implementation of equipment changes and improvements, ensuring modifications are successfully integrated into existing systems.
Provide sustaining engineering support for pilot equipment by troubleshooting issues, supporting equipment modifications, and implementing improvements that enhance equipment functionality and reliability.
Qualifications:
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.
Experience in working with PLC, HMI, robotics, and vision systems.
Experience in connecting and integrating equipment with IT/OT data infrastructures to support real-time data acquisition
Experience with applying statistical tools used to assist in the development and troubleshooting of products and processes.
Required Skills (top 3 non-negotiables):
PLC/HMI – 5 years
Vision systems – 2 years
System integration – 5 years
Preferred Skills (nice to have)
Studio 5000 – 5 years
Ignition – 5 years
Cognex – 3 years
Applicant Notices & Disclaimers
For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $45.00/hr - $50.00/hr.
