Automation Equipment Engineer (I, II, III)

Job description

Position Summary CELLARES, South San Francisco Facility: FULL-TIME 3rd Shift We are seeking an Automation Equipment Engineer to provide hands-on technical ownership of the automation equipment and control systems that power our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform. This team is dedicated to bridging the gap between operations and engineering. The primary focus of this position is to troubleshoot, assess, and sustain automation equipment, as well as identify opportunities for future improvements. You will serve as the first point of contact for issues and work collaboratively with Operators, Scientists, and Engineers to mitigate and resolve them. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows. Responsibilities: Ensure equipment readiness by monitoring fleet health, responding to production issues, and supporting proactive testing Troubleshoot equipment and control systems including, sensors, motors, pumps, pneumatic actuators, PLC logic, six-axis robots, and software interfaces Identify recurring patterns and improvement opportunities, and feed those findings back to t...