Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, build, commission, and troubleshoot automation, robotics, and mechatronics projects
• Leverage industrial automation technologies including PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, sensors, and actuators
• Organize, analyze, and present research data through reports and presentations
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to support project execution
• Conduct research and analysis to address well-defined engineering problems
• Work with vendors to ensure safe and compliant project execution

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, software engineering, mechatronics, or a related field
• Experience deploying automation systems in manufacturing or related industries
• Experience programming industrial-grade PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff)
• Experience programming industrial-grade robotic arms (e.g., KUKA, FANUC, Universal Robots)
• Experience designing and implementing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Proficiency with CAD and other design software
• Experience building industrial closed-loop control systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, software engineering, or mechatronics
• Experience designing and troubleshooting Safety Interlock Systems (SIS)
• Knowledge of ISO and ANSI safety standards
• Experience with welding, fabricating, or machining metal parts
• Experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting)
• Certifications in mechatronics, controls, or robotics

About the Company

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) turns bold ideas into world-changing impact, advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.