Automation Engineer

Actalent

Full-time other-general
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Location
Irvine, CA, United States
Posted
July 11, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Job Description
This role leads the development, implementation, qualification, and scaling of custom automated manufacturing systems that support a rapidly growing medical device product line. You will drive the transition from labor‑intensive assembly processes to highly automated, high‑speed production, serving as the technical lead across the full automation lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with equipment suppliers, manufacturing, quality, operations, and R&D teams to successfully launch and optimize new production equipment, while immediately contributing as a hands‑on technical leader with minimal ramp‑up time.
Responsibilities

+ Define manufacturing automation strategies for new product introductions and align them with overall production and quality objectives.

+ Develop clear and comprehensive User Requirement Specifications (URS) and detailed automation requirements for new equipment and systems.