Automation Engineer I

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Summary

As an Associate Automation Engineer, you'll help design, develop and test various hardware systems. You will also troubleshoot prototypes and support the manufacturing processes.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of technical documentation, including drawings and specifications.
• Supporting investigations related to equipment failures and diagnosing and solving faulty operation.
• Collaborating with team members to design and develop hardware systems for various projects.
• Executing on assigned tasks to achieve daily, weekly and monthly goals.
• Participating in design reviews and providing feedback to improve product design and quality.

General Tasks

• Strict compliance with the quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations.
• Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Ability to write technical documents such as assembly instructions, test procedures, and test and analysis reports.
• Be able to use electronic design automation (EDA) tools such as Altium Designer or similar tools.
• Possess problem solving skills.
• Be willing to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge;

does well in technical courses and seminars.

Travel Requirements

None

Physical Requirements

None

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary for this position ranges from $74,400 to $102,000 per year depending on the geographic market.
• Novanta supports all aspects of your life. This position provides a full range of benefits including paid parental and family leave.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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