Sr. Automation Engineer/Sr. Hardware Engineer

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

 

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.