Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Actalent • Irvine, CA • 1h ago

Mechanical Automation EngineerHelp Build the Manufacturing Platform for a New Medical Device Launch

We are preparing to launch a new product and is making significant investments in custom automation to support future production growth. This is a unique opportunity to join at the beginning and help design, develop, and launch the automated manufacturing systems that will drive high-volume production.

We are seeking a Mechanical Automation Engineer with experience leading custom automation equipment projects from concept through production launch. This role will partner closely with automation vendors and internal engineering teams to develop scalable manufacturing solutions for a complex, precision medical device.

What You'll Do

Define equipment requirements and develop User Requirement Specifications (URS)

Evaluate automation concepts and support vendor selection

Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and project execution with automation suppliers

Review mechanical equipment designs, layouts, and risk assessments

Support FAT, SAT, equipment commissioning, and production launch activities

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D teams to scale production

Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on throughput, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency

What We're Looking For

7+ years of experience in automation, manufacturing, or capital equipment engineering

Experience leading custom automation projects from concept through implementation

Strong background in mechanical automation systems and equipment design reviews

Experience writing URS documents and developing equipment specifications

Proven success managing automation vendors and equipment suppliers

Experience with FAT, SAT, and production launch activities

Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Preferred Experience

Medical device, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, consumer electronics, or other high-volume manufacturing environments

Machine vision, robotics, pneumatics, sensors, and industrial automation technologies

FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 regulated environments

Why Join us?

Work on a brand-new product launch

Own multiple custom automation systems from concept through production

Influence equipment strategy and manufacturing scale-up

Join a growing organization investing heavily in automation and innovation

Make a direct impact on products that improve patients' lives

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage FSA and HSA Plan Options, including an annual company contribution to the HSA 401(k) program with employer match Annual equity grant

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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