About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a medical manufacturing company specializing in precision injection molding, automation, assembly, and packaging solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Automation Engineer role supports automation, controls, and robotics for a confidential client in medical manufacturing. You will work hands-on with equipment to troubleshoot, program, and improve automated systems.

• Support programming, debugging, and optimization of PLC systems (Keyence)
• Assist with integration and setup of sensors, actuators, and other automation components
• Support and develop machine vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Perform low-voltage (24V DC) wiring and electrical panel work
• Read and create wiring diagrams and schematics
• Assist with documentation: work instructions, schematics, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Follow company safety standards and support compliance with manufacturing and quality requirements

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Robotics, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• Basic PLC programming and ladder logic knowledge
• Familiarity with industrial sensors (e.g., Keyence, Sick)
• Understanding of basic electrical systems, including 24V DC circuits
• Hands-on troubleshooting mindset and the ability to work on the production floor

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Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with C#
• Experience with machine vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Exposure to robotics or automated handling systems

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Benefits

• Standard health, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) match

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Location & Eligibility

Location: San Jose, CA (on-site / manufacturing environment).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.