Automation Systems Engineer II

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 125000

Posted on: 20 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Description

Mini-Circuits designs manufactures and distributes integrated circuits modules and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries Mini-Circuits products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection measurement and imaging applications including military communication guidance and electronic countermeasure systems commercial scientific military land sea and aircraft; automotive systems medical systems and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20000 customers globally through our direct sales force applications engineering staff and sales representatives as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

Design validate and scale automated production test systems and robotic device handlers for RF and Microwave components. This role is responsible for enabling standardized architectures throughput improvement global alignment and long-term scalability of automated test processes.

Salary Range:$100000 - $125000 per year

Job Function:

Test Handler Strategy Execution
- Define design and validate standardized robotic test handlers adaptable across multiple RF product lines.
- Drive new handler integrations and improvements document FPY OEE and operator experience metrics.
- Collaborate with global teams (Brooklyn Florida India Malaysia) to ensure alignment backup-site readiness and standardized deployment.
System Design & Development
- Analyze test and assembly processes to identify candidates for automation based on capacity efficiency and process control needs.
- Develop scalable modular designs for automated handlers including mechanical electrical vision and control systems.
- Specify and integrate sensors (vision position presence) robotic arms conveyors and fixturing for precision RF component handling.
- Incorporate RF test-specific requirements (grounding thermal high-frequency probing shielding).
Project Leadership
- Prepare proposals resource/budget estimates and project plans for new automation initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional reviews and maintain stakeholder communication from concept to qualification.
- Manage vendor engagement procurement build and qualification of handler systems.
Documentation & Training
- Create system specifications qualification/buy-off plans operation and maintenance procedures.
- Train users and support personnel on deployed automation platforms.
Sustaining & Continuous Improvement
- Provide sustaining engineering support for deployed handler systems.
- Drive continuous improvement in throughput FPY reliability and maintainability.
- Track and implement engineering changes and upgrades into future designs.
Technology Awareness
- Stay current with emerging automation technologies (vision robotics motion systems AI-driven inspection) and evaluate for Mini-Circuits applications.

Qualifications:

BS/MS degree in Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics or Control Systems Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Strong background in automation design (mechanical/electrical/software integration).
Experience with robotic systems automated handlers or precision motion/vision-based automation.
Familiarity with high-mix/low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments.
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred).
Controls programming experience (PLC microcontrollers in C/C or equivalent).
Data collection and analysis skills (Excel JMP Python).
Preferred Knowledge:
- Experience with automated inspection systems (AOI Keyence Cognex vision).
- Knowledge of RF test process requirements and challenges.
- Conveyor/robot integration pneumatic actuators precision fixturing.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing OEE analysis and ROI calculations.
- Exposure to manufacturing ERP and PLM systems (SAP Arena PLM etc.).
Skills:
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and vendor collaborations.
- Capable of balancing hands-on design/build/debug with strategic project leadership.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

Must be a US citizen or US permanent resident
Comply understand and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by Companys Code of Conduct
Occasional travel some overnight as required

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Managements discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age race creed color national origin sexual orientation military status sex disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital status familial status gender identity gender dysphoria pregnancy-related condition and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.

DescriptionMini-Circuits designs manufactures and distributes integrated circuits modules and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries Mini-Circuits products are used in a range of wired and w...