Automation Engineer

JOB TITLE: Automation Engineer FLSA: Exempt position 

LOCATION: Fremont, CA (Onsite)

SALARY: $90,000 - $122,000

Job Summary: The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting, developing, commissioning, maintaining, and improving automated production systems at Quanta Manufacturing Fremont (QMF), including automated assembly lines, robotic cells, and precision equipment.

This role will lead the local setup and deployment of new, fully automated production lines for New Product Introductions (NPI), coordinating equipment installation, integration, commissioning, process validation, and production ramp-up in collaboration with Quanta's HQ automation team in Taiwan and local engineering teams.

A key responsibility is to strengthen QMF's local automation capabilities and independently support equipment troubleshooting and recovery, minimizing downtime and dependency on remote HQ support through hands-on expertise in PLC controls, robot programming, machine vision, fixture modifications, spare-parts management, and preventive maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities 1. Automation Equipment Installation and Commissioning

• Support installation, integration, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and production qualification of automated assembly lines, robotic cells, and precision equipment.
• Coordinate with HQ and local teams to resolve setup issues, verify equipment functionality and safety, and complete commissioning documentation.

2. PLC and Controls Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including machine sequences, alarms, sensors, I/O, interlocks, and communication faults.
• Read PLC ladder logic and support authorized PLC/HMI modifications and configuration updates.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, servo/stepper, and sensor-related issues; maintain approved program and configuration backups.

3. Robot Programming and Recovery

• Troubleshoot and recover industrial robots, including alarms, motion errors, communication faults, and sequence interruptions.
• Perform approved program, position, coordinate, TCP, and EOAT adjustments.
• Validate changes for safe operation and coordinate advanced issues with HQ robotics engineers.

4. Machine Vision and Inspection Systems

• Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot machine vision and automated inspection systems.
• Adjust camera settings, lighting, inspection regions, and thresholds to address false rejects and missed defects.
• Support vision recipe changes and maintain configurations in coordination with Quality and HQ Engineering.

5. Spare Parts and Local Recovery Management

• Identify critical spares and maintain inventory, minimum stock, and reorder requirements.
• Coordinate local sourcing and replacement of critical equipment components with Purchasing, suppliers, and HQ.
• Establish local troubleshooting and recovery procedures to reduce dependence on Taiwan support.

6. Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Reliability

• Execute preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration checks, and routine equipment servicing.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and support safe, timely production recovery.
• Analyze recurring failures, implement corrective actions, and maintain maintenance and equipment history records.

Our company does not guarantee immigration sponsorship. We may offer immigration sponsorship for employees in select critical roles. Any sponsorship will be subject to internal review and approval based on employee performance, current immigration law and business needs.