Automation Engineer

Role Overview

• The Automation Engineer will support a Product Operations team focused on advanced wearable and consumer electronics products.
• The role will partner closely with Design Engineering, manufacturing partners, and automation equipment suppliers to develop robust, efficient, and cost-effective high-volume automated assembly solutions. The engineer will be involved throughout the product development lifecycle, from early product architecture through equipment development, factory deployment, qualification, and mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Influence product definition and architecture selection through early Design for Automation engagement with Product Design teams.
• Develop detailed functional requirements and specifications for automated manufacturing processes, including adhesive dispensing, vision-guided pick-and-place, sealing, automated screw driving, cleaning, conveyance, and precision electronic assembly.
• Partner with manufacturing and automation equipment suppliers to design, develop, and qualify robust, cost-effective, high-volume automation solutions.
• Lead automation equipment development from functional specification through design review, build, debug, validation, and deployment.
• Develop and manage automation implementation schedules.
• Provide technical oversight during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Support equipment qualification, factory bring-up, and production ramp.
• Manage cross-functional programs with global engineering teams and contract manufacturing partners.
• Ensure factory readiness and successful product delivery.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, throughput, yield, quality, and scalability.