Hiring: Senior Automation Engineer Company: The Reserves Network Location: Sugar Land, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:54:00 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Manufacturing Execution Systems, PLC, Root Cause Analysis, Systems Engineering, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of automation engineering, robotics, or high tech manufacturing experience •Optical module or optical transceiver manufacturing •PLC programming and industrial controls •AGV or AMR fleet management •Factory expansion and new production line automation Required Skills: •We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, integration, optimization, and long term operation of advanced factory automation systems within a high volume manufacturing environment. •This is a hands on technical leadership role supporting automated material handling, robotics, manufacturing equipment integration, factory control systems, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. •Lead planning, commissioning, and optimization of AGV and AMR fleets, OHT systems, Smart Inventory, robotics, conveyors, and automated material handling technologies •Lead automation integration with manufacturing equipment and factory systems including SECS/GEM, E84, MES, WMS, PLC controls, and industrial networks •Establish automation architecture, engineering standards, preventive maintenance strategies, and technical documentation •Manage vendors through specification, design review, FAT, SAT, installation, qualification, acceptance, and performance improvement •Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis across mechanical, electrical, controls, networking, communication, and software systems •Partner with Manufacturing, Process, Facilities, IT, Quality, EHS, and Production on new production lines and factory expansion Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, Systems Engineering, or related discipline •3+ years of industrial automation experience within semiconductor, electronics, automated material handling, or high tech manufacturing •Knowledge of SECS/GEM, E84, PLC controls, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, or comparable industrial communication systems •Strong troubleshooting capability across mechanical, electrical, software, networking, and controls •Demonstrated capacity to lead multiple automation projects simultaneously Compensation: •$100,000 - $125,000 / year •Medical, dental, and vision coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!