Saronic Technologies
Manufacturing
ManufacturingAutomationEngineer
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“Manufacturing Automation Engineer at Saronic Technologies. Skills: Manufacturing automation, Process engineering, Production equipment development. Identify manufacturing operations and workflows suitable for automation. Develop automation roadmaps and business cases”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve throughput; Improve quality; Improve repeatability; Improve safety; Improve cost efficiency; Drive improvements in OEE, yield, uptime, cycle time, and labor efficiency
Industry & Context.
Process debugging; Troubleshooting
U.S. Person status
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, process engineering, or production equipment development, Experience implementing automated manufacturing systems in high-volume or advanced manufacturing environments, Understanding of industrial automation systems including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pneumatics, servo systems, and machine vision, Experience with manufacturing process development, PFMEA, validation methodologies, and production launch activities, Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and process flow documentation, Experience managing external automation vendors and integrators, Project management and cross-functional communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with automated assembly, test automation, or robotic material handling systems, Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
What You'll Do.
Identify manufacturing operations and workflows suitable for automation
Develop automation roadmaps and business cases
Evaluate and recommend automation technologies
Lead feasibility studies
Partner with Design Engineering during product development
Provide design feedback on tolerances
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to define scalable production
Own automation projects from concept development through equipment
Define equipment specifications
statement of work (SOW)
Manage automation suppliers and system integrators
Coordinate equipment integration with factory infrastructure
Develop and execute process validation plans
and ramp-to-rate activities
Establish documentation packages including work instructions
Train Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams
Transition ownership of stable production systems
Drive improvements in OEE
Standardize automation design practices
controls architecture
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related
Stay current with emerging manufacturing automation technologies and
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Design Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Operations; Quality; Supply Chain teams; Automation suppliers; System integrators
Communication Scope
Cross-functional communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. JOB OVERVIEW The Manufacturing Automation Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing automation solutions across production processes to improve throughput, quality, repeatability, safety, and cost efficiency. This role serves as the primary technical owner for automation projects from concept through production launch, partnering closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing process knowledge with automation expertise and plays a critical role in designing products and processes that are optimized for scalable automated production. Following implementation and production stabilization, ownership transitions to Manufacturing Engineering for sustaining support and continuous improvement. RESPONSIBILITIES Automation Strategy & Process Development - Identify manufacturing operations and workflows suitable for automation based on safety, quality, throughput, ergonomic, and cost considerations. - Develop automation roadmaps and business cases to support production scaling objectives. - Evaluate and recommend automation technologies including robotics, machine vision, PLC-controlled systems, automated assembly equipment, material handling systems, and test automation. - Lead feasibility studies, cycle time analysis, and ROI assessments for proposed automation initiatives. Cross-Functional Product & Process Design - Partner with Design Engineering during product development to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and automation (DFMA/DFA). - Provide design feedback on tolerances, joining methods, part presentation, fixturing, assembly sequence, and inspection requirements to enable robust automated manufacturing processes. - Colla
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