Manufacturing automation engineer

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Manufacturing Automation Engineer The Opportunity Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives at the intersection of robotics, mechanical design, and operational excellence? We are a leading aerospace component manufacturer seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Automation Engineer to spearhead our automation initiatives. In this role, you won't just maintain systems-you will design, program, and implement unique automated and semi-automated solutions for both assembly and complex machining operations across advanced product lines.

If you want to own high-impact projects from concept to the production floor in a sophisticated, high-mix manufacturing environment, this is your next step.

What You Will Do

• Drive Automation Strategy: Provide technical leadership to design and deploy custom automated solutions across high-tech fluids and electro-mechanical hardware product lines.
• Program & Integrate: Get hands-on with advanced industrial systems-programming, troubleshooting, and integrating PLC networks (Siemens TIA Portal / Allen-Bradley), robotics, and cutting-edge machine vision systems.
• Design Custom Tooling: Utilize SOLIDWORKS to design innovative fixtures, custom tooling, and optimize machine/equipment layouts for maximum throughput.
• Eliminate Bottlenecks: Target process inefficiencies and leverage automation to directly improve cycle times, quality metrics, equipment uptime, and labor efficiency.
• Lead Projects End-to-End: Manage cross-functional timelines, coordinate with external vendors, and serve as the main driver for issue resolution on the factory floor.

What You Bring

• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience as an Automation Engineer in a machining or assembly environment (Aerospace or regulated industry preferred).
• Technical Arsenal: Mastery of Siemens TIA Portal or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, industrial robotics, and 3D CAD design.
• Education: BS Degree in Engineering.
• Problem-Solving DNA: Deep understanding of blueprints, engineering specs, and Lean principles.
• Bonus Points: Basic scripting skills in Python or C++ for advanced data analysis and equipment interfacing.

Compensation & Perks

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 (Based on experience)
• Location: Fullerton, CA (Hybrid factory floor/office setup)

salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Automation Leadership: Develop, implement, and customize automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions across Fluids and Electro-mechanical Hardware product lines.
• Process Optimization: Identify assembly and machining bottlenecks, analyze inefficiencies, and implement automation to improve cycle times, quality, uptime, and labor efficiency.
• Systems Integration & Programming: Program, troubleshoot, and integrate industrial automation systems using Siemens TIA Portal , Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) , robotics, and machine vision systems.
• Mechanical Design: Use SOLIDWORKS (or other 3D CAD tools) for tooling design, fixture development, equipment layout reviews, and manufacturing implementation.
• Project & Vendor Management: Lead cross-functional projects, coordinate with external vendors, manage timelines, and drive issue resolution in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean manufacturing principles to drive productivity and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Technical Compliance: Read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications to ensure all automated solutions meet strict aerospace industry regulations.

Skills

• PLC Programming (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Manufacturing
• PLC (3 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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