Automation Engineer

Design Hire is seeking an Automation Engineer to support factory automation systems within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is a strong fit for someone with hands-on fab automation experience who can lead equipment integration, troubleshoot complex systems, and improve automated material movement across production areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects involving automated material handling systems, equipment movement, robotics, and factory control platforms.
• Support integration between production tools, automation infrastructure, MES, WMS, and related manufacturing systems.
• Work with vendors through specification review, installation, commissioning, qualification, acceptance testing, and performance improvement.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, communication, software, and networking issues affecting automation reliability.
• Develop documentation, SOPs, maintenance standards, troubleshooting guides, and technical procedures for automation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor fab automation, automated material handling, electronics manufacturing, or high-tech production environments.
• Strong previous semiconductor fab experience required.
• Experience with AGV/AMR fleets, overhead transport systems, robotics, conveyors, or automated warehouse systems.
• Knowledge of PLC-based controls, Ethernet/IP and other related industrial communication protocols.
• Experience managing equipment vendors, contractors, FAT/SAT, installation, and system qualification.
• Project management experience with the ability to lead multiple automation initiatives at once.
• PLC programming, fleet management software

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.