Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems EngineerZeroTouch Manufacturing, part of Sandvik, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Tualatin, Oregon.In this role, you will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for investigating, diagnosing, and resolving complex issues across advanced automation, precision metrology, and electro-mechanical systems. Acting as a technical escalation point for critical customer, field, and internal engineering challenges, you will leverage your expertise across hardware, software, controls, and manufacturing technologies to improve system performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.This position offers the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams while solving highly technical challenges that directly impact cutting-edge automation and precision measurement solutions used by customers around the world.What You'll DoInvestigate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues across automation, inspection, and electro-mechanical systemsServe as a technical escalation point for critical customer, field service, and internal engineering issuesPerform advanced troubleshooting using system logs, telemetry data, diagnostics tools, network analysis, instrumentation, schematics, and customer feedbackLead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issuesCollaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and service teams to resolve cross-functional technical challengesTroubleshoot electrical systems including power distribution, motors, sensors, actuators, safety circuits, industrial I/O, and communication interfacesAnalyze software behavior, system interactions, and diagnostic data while working closely with software development teamsEvaluate the impact of subsystem changes on overall system performance and reliabilityDevelop test plans and support validation, acceptance testing, installation, and customer follow-up activitiesCreate and maintain troubleshooting guides, service procedures, technical documentation, and knowledge base contentProvide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, service teams, and cross-functional stakeholdersCommunicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiencesDrive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the advancement of engineering best practicesWhat We're Looking ForStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a passion for investigating complex technical challengesExcellent analytical capabilities with the ability to use data and statistical methods to identify root causes and drive corrective actionsStrong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientationAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing prioritiesExcellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to influence and lead technical teams without direct authorityAbility to communicate highly technical concepts to diverse audiencesContinuous learning mindset and willingness to embrace new technologies and toolsStrong understanding of system-level interactions across hardware, firmware, controls, networking, and software platformsWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs requireQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred5–8+ years of engineering experience, preferably within automation, machine design, robotics, metrology, or advanced manufacturing environmentsExperience supporting products through design, debugging, validation, production, and customer deploymentTechnical expertise in one or more of the following disciplines:Precision Mechanical DesignMotion ControlRoboticsOptical SystemsMetrologyAlgorithm DevelopmentData Analysis and Statistical MethodsFamiliarity with measurement systems analysis and statistical analysis methodologies preferredProficiency with SolidWorks and Product Data Management (PDM) systemsExperience developing and executing system validation and troubleshooting methodologiesStrong electrical engineering fundamentals combined with software troubleshooting capabilitiesAbility to diagnose and resolve issues spanning hardware, firmware, controls, networking, and application softwareAdditional InformationThis position is based in our Tualatin, Oregon facility and requires on-site collaboration.Domestic and international travel of approximately 10–30% is required.A valid passport, or the ability to obtain one, is required.Why Join ZeroTouch Manufacturing?Work with cutting-edge automation, robotics, and precision metrology technologiesSolve complex engineering challenges that directly impact product performance and customer successCollaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams across software, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineeringContribute to innovative solutions that help customers achieve world-class quality and manufacturing efficiencyEnjoy career growth and professional development opportunities within Sandvik, a global leader in engineering and technology solutionsZeroTouch Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Applicants who require accommodation due to a disability at any point during the application process may contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Sandvik provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable laws.