| Location | Tempe, AZ |
| Job Type | Contractor |
| Salary | $40–$45 Per Hour |
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Automation Engineer to lead automation engineering initiatives and drive manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in industrial automation, PLCs, electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servo systems, equipment troubleshooting, and process optimization. This role will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA), manage automation projects, and implement innovative manufacturing solutions while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineering teams while supporting site and departmental manufacturing objectives.
Design, develop, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing equipment, systems, and sustainable production processes.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated equipment and electromechanical systems.
Lead root cause analysis, root cause corrective action (RCCA), and problem-solving initiatives to improve equipment reliability and production performance.
Analyze manufacturing and equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and drive operational efficiency.
Develop and execute engineering studies, technical evaluations, equipment assessments, and process improvement initiatives.
Provide technical training and mentorship on PLCs, pneumatics, servo systems, electromechanical equipment, and electrical schematics.
Lead high-visibility automation projects, including project scope development, scheduling, cost estimation, resource planning, and savings analysis.
Develop automation design concepts, evaluate equipment requirements, and prepare technical quotations for new automation lines and engineering services.
Author and review engineering documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), equipment specifications, validation protocols, and technical reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, vendors, and automation suppliers to deliver effective engineering solutions.
Evaluate emerging automation technologies and manufacturing methodologies to improve productivity and equipment capabilities.
Promote Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices across manufacturing operations.
Monitor equipment performance and ensure manufacturing machinery, processes, and systems operate at optimal efficiency.
Support employee performance evaluations, technical development, and engineering team capability building.
Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, quality requirements, safety regulations, and established operating procedures.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline required.
Master's degree in Engineering or Science preferred.
5–8 years of experience in automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrial automation.
Minimum 2 years of managerial, supervisory, or engineering team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong hands-on experience with industrial automation, automated production equipment, troubleshooting, and equipment improvements.
Experience with PLCs, electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servo drives, and electrical schematics.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
Experience with manufacturing process optimization, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
Strong problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
Experience with CAD software and SAP systems is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple engineering initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.