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Talentry, LLC

Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Talentry, LLC, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Manufacturing Automation Engineer – Hands-On Innovator Wanted

Job Description

Manufacturing Automation Engineer – Hands-On Innovator Wanted

Salary:

$140K – $165K + Bonus Potential

Location:

North County San Diego, CA. Relocation Available for Exceptional Candidates

Are you a mechanical-minded problem solver with a passion for automation? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environments where innovation drives performance? We’re seeking a

hands-on

Manufacturing Automation Engineer to lead production and packaging automation initiatives, bringing fresh ideas to optimize and expand our cutting-edge operations.

In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for troubleshooting, refining, and upgrading packaging and production systems—keeping our lines running at peak performance while identifying new ways to innovate. You’ll work directly with engineering leadership, collaborating with maintenance, quality, and production teams to deliver smarter, faster, and more reliable processes.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and implement automated solutions for filling, bottling, labeling, cartoning, and other packaging systems. Program, maintain, and optimize PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. Troubleshoot automated machinery to minimize downtime and maintain product quality. Improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through lean and Six Sigma principles. Research and apply cutting-edge automation, robotics, IoT, and smart factory technologies. Lead equipment qualifications and ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and other industry standards. Train production teams on new automation systems and processes.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering. 6+ years of hands-on automation experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, supplement, or food manufacturing. Expertise with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI/SCADA configuration, and industrial networking. Familiarity with robotics (ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa) and vision inspection systems. Proven track record in process improvement and automation project delivery. Lean/Six Sigma certification highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our production operations, working with state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative, innovation-driven team. If you’re ready to take ownership, solve complex challenges, and make an immediate impact, we’d like to talk. Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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