Development Engineer, Automation (Robotics)

Location: Livermore, California, United States; regular day shift; onsite role.

Salary: $90,500–$118,755 per year, depending on experience, skills, and background.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor test and measurement technologies and products used across characterization, modeling, reliability, design debug, qualification, and production test.

What you will do

• Support the design, development, integration, validation, and deployment of precision automation equipment, manufacturing systems, and machine subsystems.
• Translate product and process requirements into automation, motion control, and machine vision solutions, contributing to design reviews and continuous improvement.
• Support procurement, assembly, commissioning, factory acceptance testing, qualification, and transfer-to-production activities for prototype and production machines.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize motion control systems, actuators, sensors, machine vision systems, and measurement equipment.
• Develop test plans; collect and analyze engineering data to evaluate accuracy, repeatability, reliability, throughput, and system performance.
• Create technical documentation, work instructions, operational procedures, training materials, test reports, and engineering records while collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience, or an advanced degree without experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience or skills in automation, robotics, robotic motion control, mechatronics, and precision machine design.
• Experience with automated vision systems, electrical testing, data analysis, failure analysis, and structured problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and printed circuit board design.
• Ability to work with mechanical, electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment focused on customer impact, accountability, respectful communication, and professional development.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending or savings accounts, and quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.
• Day-shift schedule.