Senior Automation Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Automation Engineer works onsite in Sugar Land, TX, with a base salary of $100,000–$125,000 per year. The role supports a technology-driven manufacturer in the semiconductor and optoelectronics industry through factory automation and expansion. This hands-on technical leadership role connects automation equipment, manufacturing systems, and material movement into a reliable factory-wide operation. It leads system integration, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while partnering with production and support teams.

What you'll do

• Lead planning, commissioning, and optimization of automated material handling, robotics, and factory systems
• integrate equipment with manufacturing systems and industrial networks
• establish architecture, standards, maintenance strategies, and documentation
• manage vendors through installation and qualification
• troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis
• support production lines, cleanroom layouts, product introductions, deployments, and factory expansion
• mentor engineers and technicians
• travel internationally approximately 10–15%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior automation engineer

sugar land tx

factory automation

semiconductor

optoelectronics

robotics

agv and amr

plc controls

cleanroom

international travel 10–15%

$100k–$125k/year

relocation assistance

sponsorship opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• unused PTO payout
• U.S. relocation assistance
• and immigration sponsorship opportunities for qualified candidates currently authorized to work in the United States.

Why this role

The posting lists medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, unused PTO payout, U.S. relocation assistance, and immigration sponsorship opportunities for qualified candidates currently authorized to work in the United States.

About the employer

The Reserves Network Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. Sector: 33.