Senior Engineer, Satellite Manufacturing - Automation

Senior Engineer, Satellite Manufacturing - Automation

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Engineer – Automation is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and sustaining automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions to improve production efficiency, quality, safety, and cost. This role focuses on the industrialization of automation technologies across the manufacturing lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through deployment, validation, and continuous improvement. The engineer works closely with production, design, quality, IT, and suppliers to ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable automation systems.

As a Senior Engineer, Satellite Manufacturing – Automation, you will be responsible to :

• Design, develop, and implement automated and semi-automated manufacturing systems (robotics, PLC-based systems, vision systems, test automation, material handling)
• Identify automation opportunities to improve productivity, quality, ergonomics, safety, and cost
• Lead or support automation feasibility studies, business cases, and ROI analyses
• Specify, select, and integrate automation equipment, controls, and software
• Develop and maintain automation-related documentation including system architectures, functional specifications, and operating procedures
• Support commissioning, validation, and ramp-up of automated production systems
• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues to minimize downtime and production risk
• Collaborate with production, process, quality, and IT teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Manage and coordinate external suppliers and system integrators
• Ensure automation solutions comply with safety regulations, machine directives, and quality standards
• Support change management for automation upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive standardization and digitalization of automation platforms and controls

COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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