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Automation Engineer

DRÄXLMAIER Group
Livermore, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Job Description

Objective of job:

  • Maintain and improve the high level of technology in the manufacturing plant.
  • Optimize the machine processes to improve cycle time, scrap reduction, quality defects, etc.
  • Work with Process Engineering Plastics & MTE to execute process improvements for all carlines.
  • Manage and maintain control of serial manufacturing processes to achieve plant objectives.

Principal Activities

  • Troubleshoot Complex Manufacturing Issues: Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to diagnose and resolve intricate issues related to processes, materials, or machine functionality.
  • Maintain Equipment Program Database: Manage a comprehensive database of all equipment programs and passwords to ensure secure access and efficient maintenance.
  • Upgrade PLC Programs: Implement updates to PLC programs to accommodate new hardware installations and optimize system performance.
  • Enhance Equipment Maintenance: Upgrade equipment to reduce maintenance repair time and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Optimize Robot Programs: Fine-tune robot programs to streamline processes and increase productivity.
  • Revise Equipment Programs: Modify equipment programs to align with line balancing requirements as specified by Production and Industrial Engineering.
  • Integrate New Technology: Implement advanced technologies, such as cameras and sensors, to improve process efficiency and quality.
  • Support Engineering Change Orders: Assist Production Engineering in resolving complex engineering changes (PI/ECR) to ensure smooth implementation.
  • Integrate Production Tracking Systems: Collaborate with production teams to integrate tracking systems for efficient data collection and analysis.
  • Support Project Implementation: Contribute to project teams by assisting with the installation, commissioning, and sign-off of new processes and equipment.
  • Provide Technical Training: Train Engineering Technicians on new equipment and programming procedures to enhance their skills and capabilities.
  • Increase the process maturity level based on the evaluation results of the produced parts, with the objective of achieving the required properties of the product through a robust process configuration.
  • Collaborating with various production and support areas to provide integral solutions.
  • Participation in the industrialization workshop: developing the prototype and being actively involved in the kick-off meetings for new projects.
  • Defining maintenance concepts in conjunction with the maintenance department.
  • Maintain equipment documentation (machine manual, drawings, backup programs, etc.).
  • Responsible in assisting Maintenance to understand PMs and determine what spare parts are required.
  • Some travel is required (10%)

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 3 to 5 years of Automated Manufacturing.
  • 1 to 2 years of just in time (JIT) principles.

Pay

  • $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 depending on experience.

We are looking forward to your application.

Company / Legal Entity: DAA Dräxlmaier Automotive of America LLC., Org-Code: O-AM2-LIV612

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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