Automation Engineer

Posted:
7/28/2026, 12:31:27 AM

Location(s):
McAllen, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s biggest, most recognized consumer brands.

We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: revolutionizing the future of foodservice. Guided by our commitment to Doing Things That Matter, Leading at Every Level, and Winning a Better Way, we focus on delivering meaningful impact for our customers, our communities, and each other.

Responsible for the technical leadership, specification, implementation, and commissioning of advanced automation systems supporting highly automated manufacturing operations. The Automation Engineer will establish automation standards, lead machine design reviews, support equipment suppliers, and ensure successful deployment of robotics, controls, vision systems, and automated assembly technologies.

Once process requirements exist:

  • Equipment concepts can be developed

  • RFQs can be written

  • Integrators can be evaluated

  • Machine standards can be defined

  • Controls standards can be defined

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop automation standards for all manufacturing equipment

  • Lead equipment specifications, RFQs, technical reviews, FATs, and SATs

  • Support design and implementation of robotic assembly systems

  • Define controls architecture standards

  • Define machine safety standards

  • Support commissioning and startup activities

  • Manage automation integrators and equipment suppliers

  • Lead troubleshooting during startup and ramp-up phases

  • Develop equipment performance requirements and acceptance criteria

  • Collaborate with Process, Quality, and Industrial Engineering teams

Required Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, Electromechanical)

  • 8+ years of automation engineering experience

  • Experience implementing robotic assembly systems

  • Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs

  • Experience with Fanuc robotics

  • Experience with machine vision systems

  • Experience leading FAT and SAT activities

  • Experience managing automation suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Greenfield manufacturing experience

  • Beverage dispensing or consumer product assembly experience

  • MES integration experience

  • Industrial networking experience

  • Functional safety experience

Success Metrics

  • Automation projects delivered on schedule

  • OEE >85%

  • Equipment uptime >98%

  • Successful FAT and SAT execution

  • Startup support effectiveness

Benefits

We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that you’ll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment. Here are some of the highlights:
 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plans

  • Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon’s health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family

  • Tax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses

  • Wellness programs and resources including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family Planning

  • Generous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leave

  • Company-sponsored life insurance

  • 401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your own

  • Financial and retirement advising

About Marmon Holdings

Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 28,000-plus team members are celebrating the company's 70th anniversary in 2023 and helping write the next chapter of Marmon's story.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.