Mach Industries
Factory Automation Engineer
About this role
Mach Industries is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead the design and development of automated manufacturing systems for advanced defense hardware. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in automation, robotics, and production efficiency.
What you'll do
- Design and implement automated manufacturing systems
- Develop and troubleshoot PLCs and industrial control systems
- Analyze production workflows for automation opportunities
- Support equipment commissioning and manufacturing process ramp-up
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
- Maintain documentation for automation systems
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 3+ years in manufacturing automation
- PLCs and HMI programming
- Robotics integration
- Troubleshooting skills
- Industrial communication protocols
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies
- Experience in advanced manufacturing environments
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment
- Engage in innovative defense technology projects
- Competitive salary range
- Be part of a growing defense technology company
- Collaboration with diverse engineering teams
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Mach Industries
Mach Industries is a defense technology startup developing autonomous defense systems and advanced propulsion technologies requiring precision manufacturing at scale. The company is hiring engineers across manufacturing (CNC tooling, automation), propulsion (controls), thermal management, and software to build mission-critical systems.
View all jobs at Mach IndustriesLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing and implementing an automated manufacturing system from concept to production. What was your role, and what challenges did you encounter?
- Describe your hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development. Which platforms have you used, and can you give an example of a complex automation project you programmed?