Sr. Automation Equipment Engineer 1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Supermicro scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Req ID: 30619
About Supermicro:
Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Job Summary:
Production Engineer is responsible for facilitate improvement projects and Kaizen (Rapid Continuous Improvement) events to eliminate waste and increase efficiencies in various functional areas of the manufacturing processes (manufacturing processes, yield improvements and cycle time improvements). The position will require skill sets to break down complex operations with a process oriented mindset, analyze and assist in the implementation of the plants strategic plan, provide project management support, employee training and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position requires travel to USA and potentially relocates to USA SMCI in 1 and half years.
- Proficient in at least one PLC program, HMI applications, operator interfaces, and machine control architecture.
- Proficient in industrial panel design, BOM parts selection, and motor commissioning.
- Proficient in at least one industrial robots commissioning, startup, debugging, validation, and implementation activities.
- Troubleshoot controls, automation, robotics, electrical, and integrated manufacturing systems.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability, safety, quality, and productivity.
- Occasionally travel to support equipment installation, startup, and project implementation.
- Design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, HMIs and user interface software for automated manufacturing equipment
- Implement and integrate vision inspection systems (e.g., Cognex In-Sight, VisionPro, deeplearning where applicable)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in field with 5+ years of related work experience OR Master’s degree in field with 3+ years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree in field with related work experience.
- Controls & Automation Expertise: Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming/troubleshooting (Rockwell RS Logix-5000, FactoryTalk), Cognex Designer (In-Sight, VisionPro deep learning), and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link, OPC UA).
- Manufacturing Systems & Standards: Extensive work with high-speed manufacturing equipment, Fanuc robots, VFDs, servo systems, motion control, and safety/standard I/O; proven ability to develop, maintain, and implement controls standards using IEC 61131-3-aligned PLC software.
- Integration, Validation & Documentation: Strong background in software validation, equipment qualification, and detailed technical documentation; experience specifying and integrating control panels, including PLCs, I/O, power supplies, safety components, drives, and networks.
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.