Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead sustaining and continuous improvement initiatives in our robotics manufacturing facility. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize production processes, troubleshoot assembly and design issues, implement lean manufacturing strategies, and drive innovation in robotic assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and resolve (debug) manufacturing, field, and design issues with focus on electronic assemblies and components, supporting root cause analysis (RCA) and lead corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances.
- Lead sustaining engineering efforts by owning the implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECRs & ECOs) affecting product design, BOMs, and drawings across active product lines.
- Author and maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, BOMs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and tool/fixture/equipment specifications to support production and service operations.
- Disposition of nonconforming material from supplier or production
- Develop and execute design updates to improve manufacturability, resolve production and design issues, working cross-functionally with design, test, quality, and supply chain teams.
- Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to validate design changes, material substitutions, and implement supplier testing.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, drive improvements in capacity, quality, cost, and safety, and implement lean manufacturing solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in a commercial, product-driven manufacturing environment supporting a production line (robotics, automotive, aerospace, medical, or similar preferred).
- Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems, mechanisms, actuators, PCBAs, and sensors.
- Engineering Change Order (ECO) experience within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, Windchill experience a plus.
- Experience with Creo or Solidworks.
- Proficiency in Python and Linux, and/or C languages is a plus.
- Experience with ERP and MES software to manage inventory and production processes.
- Experience developing and implementing manufacturing equipment in production environments (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) a plus.
- Proven ability to mentor and lead engineers and technicians effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to drive initiatives independently and within teams.
This is an onsite position at our Salem, OR office.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Anticipated Base Salary Range
$125,000—$163,000 USD
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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