Automation and Process Engineer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
Scaling manufacturing operations requires relentless focus on operational excellence (OPEX); eliminating waste, reducing downtime, standardizing work, and driving continuous improvement across production lines. This role sits at the intersection of process engineering, controls, and Lean manufacturing, partnering with operations and maintenance teams to optimize how work flows, how equipment performs, and how costs are controlled. You'll bring strong industrial/process engineering fundamentals and a continuous-improvement mindset; we'll invest in developing your controls and automation depth (including PLC programming) over time.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
- Analyze, standardize, and optimize manual and automated manufacturing processes to improve cycle times, quality, and throughput while reducing downtime and cost
- Drive OPEX initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools - value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, root-cause analysis, and waste elimination - to deliver measurable operational improvements
- Develop and maintain standardized process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sequences of Events (SOEs), and partner with maintenance technicians to establish planned/preventive maintenance procedures
- Support and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems, sensors, and instrumentation across key business lines (formal PLC programming training provided)
- Contribute to 3D CAD designs, control panel layouts, test fixtures, and electrical schematics for manufacturing equipment
- Leverage AI tools and predictive analytics to optimize equipment diagnostics, improve process reliability, and streamline design iterations
- Lead intermediate-to-complex engineering and continuous-improvement projects from concept through deployment while ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards
Core Skills and Competencies (What You'll Bring)
- Solid foundation in industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering, with hands-on experience in process optimization and operational excellence
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, root-cause analysis)
- Familiarity with automated manufacturing environments and an aptitude for learning controls technology - PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, and motor controls (direct PLC programming experience is a plus, not required; we will train)
- Proficiency (or a willingness to develop proficiency) in 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS for equipment, fixture, and schematic design
- Strong technical writing, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under minimal direction
- Practical AI application skills to enhance data analysis, reporting, and predictive maintenance modeling
Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring)
Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
- Solid foundation in industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering, with hands-on experience in process optimization and operational excellence
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, root-cause analysis)
- Familiarity with automated manufacturing environments and an aptitude for learning controls technology - PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, and motor controls (direct PLC programming experience is a plus, not required; we will train)
- Proficiency (or a willingness to develop proficiency) in 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS for equipment, fixture, and schematic design
- Strong technical writing, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under minimal direction
- Practical AI application skills to enhance data analysis, reporting, and predictive maintenance modeling
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering
- Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, process engineering, or automated production environment
Required Technical Skills:
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, root-cause analysis). Green or black belt certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with automated manufacturing environments, mechanical assemblies, wiring diagrams, and software control systems.
- Aptitude for maintaining and upgrading controls technology (PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, robots, vision systems, and motor controls). Formal PLC programming experience is a plus, but not required; we will train.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and work directly alongside manufacturing equipment for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and perform hands-on work with tools, control cabinets, and machinery
- Specific vision abilities required to inspect intricate components, interpret technical drawings, and perform detailed wiring or mechanical adjustments
Work Environment:
- Split between an office setting and a dynamic manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, automated systems, and moderate noise levels
- May require working in non-temperature-controlled areas within plant environments
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Range
Compensation: $85,000.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
About Our Department
Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.
About Our Company
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Benefits
We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here:EchoStar Benefits
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. If you have questions regarding your application or the recruitment process please email [email protected].
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Scaling manufacturing operations requires relentless focus on operational excellence (OPEX); eliminating waste, reducing downtime, standardizing work, and driving continuous improvement across production lines. This role sits at the intersection of process engineering, controls, and Lean manufacturing, partnering with operations and maintenance teams to optimize how work flows, how equipment performs, and how costs are controlled. You'll bring strong industrial/process engineering fundamentals and a continuous-improvement mindset; we'll invest in developing your controls and automation depth (including PLC programming) over time.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
- Analyze, standardize, and optimize manual and automated manufacturing processes to improve cycle times, quality, and throughput while reducing downtime and cost
- Drive OPEX initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools - value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, root-cause analysis, and waste elimination - to deliver measurable operational improvements
- Develop and maintain standardized process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sequences of Events (SOEs), and partner with maintenance technicians to establish planned/preventive maintenance procedures
- Support and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems, sensors, and instrumentation across key business lines (formal PLC programming training provided)
- Contribute to 3D CAD designs, control panel layouts, test fixtures, and electrical schematics for manufacturing equipment
- Leverage AI tools and predictive analytics to optimize equipment diagnostics, improve process reliability, and streamline design iterations
- Lead intermediate-to-complex engineering and continuous-improvement projects from concept through deployment while ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards
Core Skills and Competencies (What You'll Bring)
- Solid foundation in industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering, with hands-on experience in process optimization and operational excellence
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, root-cause analysis)
- Familiarity with automated manufacturing environments and an aptitude for learning controls technology - PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, and motor controls (direct PLC programming experience is a plus, not required; we will train)
- Proficiency (or a willingness to develop proficiency) in 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS for equipment, fixture, and schematic design
- Strong technical writing, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under minimal direction
- Practical AI application skills to enhance data analysis, reporting, and predictive maintenance modeling
Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
- Solid foundation in industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering, with hands-on experience in process optimization and operational excellence
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, root-cause analysis)
- Familiarity with automated manufacturing environments and an aptitude for learning controls technology - PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, and motor controls (direct PLC programming experience is a plus, not required; we will train)
- Proficiency (or a willingness to develop proficiency) in 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS for equipment, fixture, and schematic design
- Strong technical writing, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under minimal direction
- Practical AI application skills to enhance data analysis, reporting, and predictive maintenance modeling
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering
- Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, process engineering, or automated production environment
Required Technical Skills:
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, root-cause analysis). Green or black belt certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with automated manufacturing environments, mechanical assemblies, wiring diagrams, and software control systems.
- Aptitude for maintaining and upgrading controls technology (PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, robots, vision systems, and motor controls). Formal PLC programming experience is a plus, but not required; we will train.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and work directly alongside manufacturing equipment for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and perform hands-on work with tools, control cabinets, and machinery
- Specific vision abilities required to inspect intricate components, interpret technical drawings, and perform detailed wiring or mechanical adjustments
Work Environment:
- Split between an office setting and a dynamic manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, automated systems, and moderate noise levels
- May require working in non-temperature-controlled areas within plant environments
Visa sponsorship not available for this role