Job Summary Manufacturing Automation Engineers Develop, implement, test, and maintain automated machinery, processes, and control systems for the manufacturing environment. Gather requirements and create specifications for the design of automated control systems that meet functionality, cost, quality, safety, and time objectives. Assess effectiveness of automated testing protocols and systems. Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and enhance automation equipment
and systems. Requires a bachelor's degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu Responsibilities Develop, implement, test, and maintain automated machinery, processes, and control systems for the manufacturing environment. Gather requirements and create specifications for the design of automated control systems that meet functionality, cost, quality, safety, and time objectives. Assess effectiveness of automated testing protocols and systems. Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and enhance automation equipment and systems. Requires specialized skill set to conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Manufacturing Automation Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. Preferences Requires a bachelor's degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN45794B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Department: 00127 - Physics and Astronomy Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $64,122 to $147,104 Close Date: 08/21/2026 Open Until Filled: To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9744030 "">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/206541 je-39dfebc0a8e34c9196ef398ac59d0bf5
