AIML Automation Engineer
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add an Automation and AI/ML engineer located onsite in Austin TX.
Reporting to the Sr Director Operations Engineering the AI/ML Automation engineer is responsible for specifying designing and maintaining automation equipment tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.
What a typical day looks like:
- Design program and support automation equipment using PLCs robotics IIoT devices sensors and electrical systems.
- Provide hands-on engineering support from concept through implementation and ramp.
- Serve as a subject matter expert identifying new automation opportunities and ensuring ROI-driven capex-backed initiatives.
- Develop and maintain documentation troubleshoot and optimize systems
- Lead the development and execution of CEC-wide AI/ML and automation strategy driving scalable solutions aligned with business and data goals.
- Design build and deploy AI-enabled automation systems (including data pipelines vision systems edge/cloud architectures and MLOps)
- Provide hands-on engineering support from concept through implementation and ramp.
- Standardize automation and AI/ML platforms across sites and lead cross-functional forums to promote knowledge sharing and solution reuse.
- Collaborate with vendors and operations to ensure reliability spare parts readiness and preventive maintenance.
- Support system deployment at customer sites and ongoing service needs.
- Travel within the US up to 10%.
The experience were looking to add to our team
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline
- 5 years of relevant experience
- PLC programming (structured text ladder logic)
- Electrical design & CAD schematics experience
- Lean Six Sigma/DRM Green Belt preferred
- Automation equipment design/build for manufacturing
- Vision systems experience (Cognex Keyence) and imaging fundamentals
- Familiarity with industrial protocols (Modbus TCP PROFINET SLMP EtherNet/IP)
- Component evaluation and qualification experience
- Knowledge of regulated documentation practices
- Strong multitasking problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies
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What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
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