Pacific Fusion · 10 hours ago
Automation Manufacturing Engineer
Los Lunas, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
5+ years expPacific Fusion is a company founded in 2023 with a mission to provide clean energy through innovative fusion technology. They are seeking an Automation Manufacturing Engineer responsible for evaluating and automating manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and support the production of their fusion systems.
EnergyNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify automation opportunities that reduce labor and increase throughput, consistency, and yield
Design, implement, and validate scalable automation solutions including fixturing, electromechanical equipment, vision systems, PLCs, and robotic cells
Collaborate with design engineering to influence product DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability/Automation) to ease automation integration
Specify, source, and deploy off-the-shelf or custom automation equipment including conveyors, actuators, robotics, inspection stations, and tooling
Own automation projects from concept through commissioning: requirements gathering, vendor selection, integration, installation, debug, and ramp
Write and maintain documentation for equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Support process development and initial production, with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Partner closely with area managers, manufacturing technicians, mechanical engineers, and quality to ensure equipment performance aligns with production goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related equivalent experience in this field
5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or automation in a high-mix, low- to medium-volume production environment
Hands-on experience developing and integrating automation equipment, including mechanical and control systems (pneumatics, motion control, sensors)
Experience with robotic arms (e.g., UR, Fanuc, ABB), end-of-arm tooling, and collaborative automation
Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., PTC Creo) and ability to design tooling and fixturing
Demonstrated capability with PLCs, industrial communication protocols, and control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.)
Solid understanding of process validation, process capability, and yield improvement methodologies and dashboard reporting showing system health
Track record of implementing automation projects that measurably improved labor efficiency and quality
Experience managing external automation integrators or machine builders
Comfortable operating in an evolving, ambiguous, and cross-functional startup environment
Preferred
Background in electromechanical product assembly or electronics manufacturing
Proficiency with Twincat, Python or similar scripting languages for automation/data acquisition
Familiarity with MES, SCADA, or factory data collection tools
Benefits
Industry-competitive salary
Equity plan
6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Company
Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion focuses on renewable energy generation, emphasizing affordable fusion power inspired by nature.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$900M2024-10-25Series A· $900M
Leadership Team
Will Regan
Founder & President
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