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This hands-on role partners with Process Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Design Engineering, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing sites to implement reliable, maintainable automation solutions for new and existing products. Scope and independence are calibrated to the selected candidate’s experience and demonstrated impact.\n Key Responsibilities\nAutomation System Design & Integration\nDevelop and support automation concepts, equipment specifications, layouts, interfaces, and functional requirements for manufacturing applications.\n\nDesign, integrate, and troubleshoot automation systems including robotics, machine vision and automated inspection, conveyance and material handling, sensors, fixtures, and controls.\n\nWork with internal teams and external integrators to ensure automation solutions meet defined technical, safety, quality, and production requirements.\n\nQualification, Validation & Commissioning\nDevelop and execute equipment qualification, acceptance, and performance-verification plans for automated manufacturing systems.\n\nSupport design reviews, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, startup, and production handoff.\n\nDocument system performance, test results, operating procedures, training materials, and lessons learned; ensure issues are resolved before final acceptance.\n\nAutomation Performance & Troubleshooting\nMonitor and analyze automation performance, including uptime, cycle time, yield, throughput, defect detection, and equipment reliability.\n\nTroubleshoot automation-related failures and production interruptions; lead structured root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities.\n\nIdentify and implement practical improvements to improve system robustness, maintainability, safety, and operating performance.\n\nManufacturing Support & Continuous Improvement\nProvide timely technical support to manufacturing operations, maintenance teams, and external partners for automation-related issues.\n\nApply Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving tools to improve quality, productivity, waste reduction, and labor efficiency.\n\nSupport process-engineering and operations teams in developing standard work, preventive-maintenance requirements, and recovery plans for automated equipment.\n\nNew Product Introduction & Technology Deployment\nSupport new-product introduction, pilot builds, process transfer, and production ramp by evaluating automation readiness and executing implementation plans.\n\nContribute to reuse and standardization by documenting proven equipment configurations, technical requirements, and operating best practices.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork effectively with Process Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to execute technical deliverables.\n\nCommunicate project status, technical findings, risks, and recommended actions clearly to relevant stakeholders.\n\nSupport a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous learning across manufacturing operations.\n\nQualifications\nEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.\n5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing automation, industrial automation, controls, robotics, or related engineering disciplines.\nDemonstrated experience supporting automated equipment from concept, design, or integration through commissioning, qualification, and production support.\nExperience in high-volume manufacturing, new-product introduction, process transfer, or production scale-up is preferred.\n\nTechnical ExpertiseHands-on knowledge of industrial robotics, machine vision and automated inspection, conveyance and material handling, and automated manufacturing equipment.\nExperience with PLC-based control systems, HMIs, industrial networks, sensors, actuators, motion systems, machine safety, and equipment/system integration.\nExperience with FAT/SAT, commissioning, performance qualification, troubleshooting, and structured root-cause analysis.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing data systems, MES/ERP interfaces, traceability, or digital-manufacturing tools is beneficial.\n\nWorking Style & CollaborationAbility to independently lead assigned technical work while seeking timely alignment on priorities, tradeoffs, and escalated risks.\nStrong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with technical, operational, and supplier stakeholders.\nClear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical work and present findings concisely.\n\nSkills & CompetenciesStrong systems-thinking, analytical, troubleshooting, and data-based decision-making skills.\nHands-on, detail-oriented approach to automation design, integration, qualification, and production support.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nHigh degree of ownership, integrity, adaptability, and commitment to safety and quality.\n\nWork Environment & Travel\nPrimarily flex office and manufacturing-plant environments. Travel is expected up to approximately 30%, depending on manufacturing locations, supplier needs, and product lifecycle requirements.\nImpact of the Role\nThis role turns automation concepts into reliable manufacturing capability. The engineer’s work strengthens product quality, yield, throughput, safety, and cost performance by deploying and sustaining robust automation systems across the manufacturing network.\nDisclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.\nRange and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only\nUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.\nOracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.\nCandidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.\nOracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:\n1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion\n2. Short term disability and long term disability\n3. Life insurance and AD&D\n4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)\n5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts\n6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits\n7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match\n8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. 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