Automation Engineer
US$122,500 – US$194,500 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Apr 2026
Advertised as “Automation Engineer ”
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- Level
- E04
- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$122,500 – US$194,500 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyMechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.
Purpose
The Automation Engineer supports the daily operations across all of our Robotic Work Centers, including Assembly, Part inspection, Anodize, & post processing lines, for Divergent’s flexible robotic manufacturing systems, core to the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The ideal candidate will use their expertise in automated systems, industrial robotics, and off-line programming to maintain & generate robotic programs for production parts and ongoing internal projects, while working with cross-functional teams to capture and implement process improvement. Divergent is pushing the boundaries of technology and we need a passionate and agile engineer to help us create the platform for sustainable manufacturing.
The Role
As an Automation Engineer on the Advance Manufacturing team, you will be at the forefront of implementing advanced automation and robotics systems in our production environment. You will support the day-to-day operations; help refine processes and enable scalability. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to delivering high-precision, high-reliability hardware across automotive, aerospace, and defense programs.
- Create Simulation Studies in Process Simulate on Teamcenter (Tecnomatix)
- Help create and maintain customer product manufacturing data for automated work centers.
- Help maintain kinematic libraries of hardware systems in robotic simulations
- Generate optimal assembly sequences and validate feasibility
- Perform reach & access studies and validate assembly sequence logic and interference-free robot motions.
- Program robots and automated systems to perform specific tasks and functions
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with existing automation systems to ensure smooth operation.
- Help create and maintain documentation for all automation and robotics systems, including specifications, manuals, and training materials.
- Train and mentor other team members on the operation and maintenance of automation and robotics systems
- Continuously monitor and analyze data from automation systems to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.