Systems Engineering Analysis, Senior

Senior Systems Engineer
ZeroTouch 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 Do

Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues across automation, inspection, and electro-mechanical systems
Serve as a technical escalation point for critical customer, field service, and internal engineering issues
Perform advanced troubleshooting using system logs, telemetry data, diagnostics tools, network analysis, instrumentation, schematics, and customer feedback
Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and service teams to resolve cross-functional technical challenges
Troubleshoot electrical systems including power distribution, motors, sensors, actuators, safety circuits, industrial I/O, and communication interfaces
Analyze software behavior, system interactions, and diagnostic data while working closely with software development teams
Evaluate the impact of subsystem changes on overall system performance and reliability
Develop test plans and support validation, acceptance testing, installation, and customer follow-up activities
Create and maintain troubleshooting guides, service procedures, technical documentation, and knowledge base content
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, service teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the advancement of engineering best practices
What We're Looking For

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a passion for investigating complex technical challenges
Excellent analytical capabilities with the ability to use data and statistical methods to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead technical teams without direct authority
Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to diverse audiences
Continuous learning mindset and willingness to embrace new technologies and tools
Strong understanding of system-level interactions across hardware, firmware, controls, networking, and software platforms
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred
• 5–8+ years of engineering experience, preferably within automation, machine design, robotics, metrology, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting products through design, debugging, validation, production, and customer deployment
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following disciplines:
• Precision Mechanical Design
• Motion Control
• Robotics
• Optical Systems
• Metrology
• Algorithm Development
• Data Analysis and Statistical Methods

Familiarity with measurement systems analysis and statistical analysis methodologies preferred
Proficiency with SolidWorks and Product Data Management (PDM) systems
Experience developing and executing system validation and troubleshooting methodologies
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals combined with software troubleshooting capabilities
Ability to diagnose and resolve issues spanning hardware, firmware, controls, networking, and application software
Additional Information

This 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 technologies
Solve complex engineering challenges that directly impact product performance and customer success
Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams across software, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering
Contribute to innovative solutions that help customers achieve world-class quality and manufacturing efficiency
Enjoy career growth and professional development opportunities within Sandvik, a global leader in engineering and technology solutions
ZeroTouch 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.