Controls & Automation Engineer

Join Formic as a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape. You will leverage cutting-edge automation technologies to enhance production efficiency and ensure high-quality output. As part of our dynamic team, you will collaborate with various departments to implement innovative solutions that drive operational excellence.

Who We Are:At Formic, we are on a transformative mission to revolutionize American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. In the face of rising labor constraints, increasing costs, and heightened global competition, automation has become essential for manufacturers aiming to remain competitive.Our innovative Robotics-as-a-Service model seamlessly integrates industrial robotics, proprietary software, and comprehensive support into a single solution. By eliminating traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we empower manufacturers to implement automation swiftly, achieving significant improvements in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without the burden of substantial upfront investments.Supported by prominent investors such as Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is rapidly scaling and laying the groundwork for a new era of high-performance, Made in America production.About the Team:The Automation Engineering Team is dedicated to delivering robotics-driven automation solutions across diverse customer applications. This team collaborates cross-functionally to translate customer needs into effective deployed systems, ensuring these solutions are integrated, commissioned, and validated to function reliably within real manufacturing environments. Automation Engineering partners closely with customers, internal technical teams, and external integrators to execute deployments on time while upholding high standards of quality, safety, and repeatability.About the Role:As a Product Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing fleet-wide reliability, standardization, and system evolution across Formic’s deployed robotic automation systems. You will identify recurring field issues, assess feature requests, and translate operational feedback into robust, scalable engineering improvements.This position serves as a bridge between field performance and product-level design. You will convert real-world system data into validated enhancements, creating structured documentation and implementation-ready updates that enhance reliability, minimize repeat failures, and bolster long-term system sustainability.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Automation Engineer to join our innovative team in San Francisco. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated systems that enhance operational efficiency and product quality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and drive process improvements.

Join Our Team as the Director of Manufacturing Engineering!At Bright Machines, we are transforming the manufacturing landscape with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. We are seeking a visionary Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead our engineering team in developing state-of-the-art manufacturing systems that enhance productivity and efficiency.In this pivotal role, you will drive engineering excellence, champion process improvements, and foster a culture of innovation within the organization. If you are passionate about redefining the future of manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

Company Overview:At Specter, we are pioneering a software-defined control plane that revolutionizes how businesses protect their physical assets. Our mission is to provide American enterprises with comprehensive visibility over their physical environments through innovative technology.We are developing an interconnected hardware-software ecosystem built on cutting-edge multi-modal wireless mesh sensing technology. This advancement allows us to significantly reduce the cost and time required for sensor deployment, enhancing operational efficiency. Our platform will serve as the perception engine for companies, delivering real-time insights into their physical landscape and facilitating autonomous management of operations.Our dynamic co-founders, Xerxes and Philip, are dedicated to empowering our partners in the rapidly evolving field of physical AI and robotics. Join our small but ambitious team, comprised of talents from leading companies such as Anduril, Tesla, Uber, and the U.S. Special Forces.Role and Responsibilities:We are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer who will play a vital role in bridging the gap between hardware engineering design and scalable production. You will be pivotal in ensuring our hardware products transition seamlessly from the engineering phase to pilot production and eventually to large-scale commercial deployment.Responsibilities include:Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to develop products that are manufacturable, testable, and dependable.Establish and implement DFM/DFA guidelines, providing constructive feedback early in the design cycle to facilitate rapid iterations and scalability.Design and document manufacturing processes, assembly instructions, and work instructions for prototypes and pilot builds.Specify, source, and deploy tools, fixtures, and assembly aids to enable efficient and reliable builds.Oversee the build process for engineering prototypes, including planning, hands-on assembly support, and troubleshooting.Coordinate with supply chain and external manufacturing partners to ensure readiness for new product introduction (NPI) builds and scaling to commercial volumes.Drive yield improvement initiatives and conduct root-cause analyses for assembly, testing, and field failures.Manage and assist in implementing...

Who We Are:At Formic, we are dedicated to transforming American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. In a landscape where labor shortages, rising costs, and fierce global competition are the norm, automation is essential for manufacturers striving to remain competitive.We provide our automation solutions through a Robotics-as-a-Service model, integrating industrial robotics, proprietary software, and comprehensive support into one seamless solution. By eliminating traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we empower manufacturers to implement automation swiftly, leading to significant improvements in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without requiring large upfront capital investments.Supported by renowned investors such as Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is experiencing rapid growth and laying the groundwork for a new era of high-performance, American-made production.About the Team:Formic's Sales Team is a dynamic group of industry specialists focused on promoting automation adoption in small to mid-sized manufacturing sectors. The team collaborates across functions to create territory strategies, educate manufacturing leaders, and expand our sales pipeline through systematic outreach and consultative selling.About the Role:As an Automation Sales Manager, you will spearhead revenue growth and market expansion within your designated territory. Your responsibilities will include formulating and executing a territory plan, gaining in-depth knowledge of the local manufacturing landscape, and fostering trusted relationships with key customers and partners.You will assess customer needs for automation projects, collaborate with Engineering and Solutions teams to develop tailored concepts, and negotiate pricing and commercial terms with end users. This role is focused on individual contribution, with the primary responsibility of driving growth within your territory.If you are driven by the desire to create tangible customer impact while enhancing your career and earnings potential, we are eager to connect with you!

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our Hardware team is dedicated to innovating system-level and silicon solutions tailored for the demanding requirements of cutting-edge AI applications. We seamlessly integrate mechanical, thermal, electrical, and systems engineering to transform high-performance, mission-critical hardware from initial design to mass production.We collaborate closely with design engineers, operations, TPM, and external manufacturing partners, ensuring that our AI infrastructure is not only reliable and efficient but also designed for scalability.About the RoleWe are seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead thermal-mechanical manufacturing projects throughout the lifecycle of next-generation AI hardware systems. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving the design, validation, and quality strategies of manufacturing processes from concept to mass production.You will engage cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, electrical, and systems engineers to ensure our data center hardware platforms meet stringent performance, reliability, and scalability standards at both the component and rack levels. This position demands strong analytical skills, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.This role is based in San Francisco, CA, operating under a hybrid work model of three days in the office each week. We also offer relocation assistance to qualified new hires.Key ResponsibilitiesLead thermal-mechanical manufacturing and quality initiatives to guarantee product success from concept through launch and high-volume production.Own the manufacturing process design for next-generation AI hardware systems, collaborating with engineering, operations, TPMs, suppliers, and external partners.Work cross-functionally to design and optimize mechanical and thermal solutions for large-scale data center deployment.Design and validate manufacturing processes for chassis, enclosures, cooling systems, and high-power connections, aligning with performance and reliability standards.Conduct hands-on DFM/DFx analysis across design, development, prototyping, testing, and production phases.Research and implement automation techniques to enhance manufacturing efficiency and scalability.Define and manage manufacturing requirements, scope, schedules, and deliverables in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.Partner with suppliers to develop validation plans that ensure reliability and performance criteria are met.

Automation EngineerSan Francisco, CAOn-siteAbout UsAt Metriport, we are revolutionizing healthcare data access with our open-source data intelligence platform. Our mission is to facilitate real-time exchange of patient data for healthcare organizations. We seamlessly integrate with major US healthcare IT systems, providing access to extensive medical data for over 300 million individuals. With a proven product-market fit, we boast multi-million ARR, a diverse clientele of 100+ customers including industry leaders like Amazon, Color, and Strive Health, and backing from top-tier venture capitalists. As we prepare to scale, we are proud to have a tight-knit, high-performing team predominantly composed of former founders, including two Y Combinator alumni. Our engineering-driven culture thrives on minimal bureaucracy, high autonomy, and a focus on competence over prestige. We work hard—our founders are dedicated, often putting in six days a week at our San Francisco office—while also allowing team members the flexibility to manage their schedules. Our emphasis is on sustainable intensity and measuring output.About YouYou have a passion for automation and a relentless drive to streamline processes. When you encounter a manual task, your immediate thought is, 'How can I automate this?' At Metriport, you'll take ownership of the internal tooling that propels our operations forward. You will identify obstacles, devise solutions, and implement them proactively.You possess an entrepreneurial spirit, driving initiatives forward even when they may not be prioritized by others.Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to work effectively with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and business teams, translating their needs into actionable solutions.You are a natural problem-solver, excited by the challenge of connecting disparate services and ensuring secure, scalable solutions.Security is your top priority. Working with sensitive healthcare data, you rigorously vet third-party integrations and adhere to least-privilege principles to protect PHI.You stay informed about AI tools and leverage them to address real business challenges, exercising sound judgment in their application within an enterprise context.You prioritize effective outcomes over perfection. A functional Slack bot that saves the operations team an hour each day is more valuable than a complex solution that remains unused.What You'll Be DoingAfter familiarizing yourself with our internal tools and workflows, you'll take charge of the systems that ensure our company operates efficiently. Your contributions will directly impact our speed and effectiveness.

About the Role mercor is hiring an Automation Security Engineer in San Francisco. This role focuses on protecting digital infrastructure by building and improving automated security measures. The position involves close collaboration with teams across the company to design, implement, and refine security protocols. What You Will Do Develop and maintain automated solutions to strengthen system security Work with colleagues from different departments to identify and address security needs Continuously improve protocols to keep systems resilient against new threats

About AbridgeFounded in 2018, Abridge is dedicated to enhancing healthcare understanding through innovative AI solutions. Our platform is tailored for medical conversations, streamlining clinical documentation and allowing healthcare professionals to prioritize patient care.We offer cutting-edge technology that converts patient-clinician dialogues into structured clinical notes in real-time, seamlessly integrating with EMR systems. With our auditable AI and the unique capability to map AI-generated summaries to verified data, we build trust among healthcare providers. As trailblazers in generative AI for healthcare, we are establishing industry best practices for responsible AI deployment across health systems.Our dynamic team comprises practicing MDs, AI specialists, PhDs, creative thinkers, technologists, and engineers, all focused on empowering individuals and making healthcare more comprehensible. Our offices are located in San Francisco's Mission District, New York's SoHo, and Pittsburgh's East Liberty.The RoleIn the position of Staff IT Automation Engineer, you will take on a pivotal technical leadership role, responsible for enhancing efficiency and scalability throughout our corporate IT infrastructure and enterprise ecosystem. You will architect, develop, and maintain essential automation solutions that remove manual processes, enhance security, and elevate the global employee experience. This role demands extensive engineering expertise, a product-oriented mindset for automation, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while addressing complex integration and scaling challenges. You will collaborate closely with IT leadership, Security leadership, and departmental heads across the organization.What You'll DoSaaS Ecosystem Automation: Spearhead the design and implementation of automated workflows for provisioning, de-provisioning, and user management across key SaaS applications, including Google Workspace, Slack, GitHub, Notion, Rippling, and other core business tools.Workflow Automation: Create scalable, resilient workflow automation solutions to optimize essential business processes such as onboarding, offboarding, access requests, compliance enforcement, and self-service IT support.Asset Management Automation: Develop and implement solutions for the automated lifecycle management of various endpoints and assets, including corporate laptops, among others.

About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation and Tools Engineer to enhance our platform's scalability, reliability, observability, and operational excellence. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with engineers and data scientists to design, automate, and sustain the infrastructure that drives our core platform, which includes data pipelines, machine learning workloads, and real-time analytics systems.This is a hands-on, impactful position with visibility across the tech stack, providing a unique opportunity to influence the future of our infrastructure and operations.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) and developers to automate and manage datacenter and cloud-based infrastructure, focusing on build and deployment systems, as well as configuration management.Enhance system reliability and performance through automation, observability, and proactive capacity planning.Develop and configure tools for datacenter provisioning, configuration management, and observability using both standard and custom tools.Elevate developer experience by providing self-service tools.Implement and uphold monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes including Service Level Objectives (SLOs), runbooks, and on-call rotations.Foster collaboration across engineering and data science teams to cultivate a culture of performance and reliability.Maintain security, compliance, and operational readiness across our physical and cloud infrastructures.Lead post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

About Us:At Parabola, we empower teams to streamline their workflows by transforming and organizing complex data from various sources like PDFs, emails, and spreadsheets. Our innovative platform enables forward-thinking organizations to automate tedious processes that were once considered manual.Companies such as Brooklinen, On Running, and Flexport leverage Parabola to reclaim valuable time and tackle ambitious projects. From reconciling inventory across multiple third-party logistics providers to auditing invoices, and automating weekly report exports, Parabola equips teams to automate their workflows without needing extensive engineering resources.About the Role:Join our Automation Engineering team, a vital link for our most significant accounts striving to maximize the value from our product. Engaging from the sales cycle, you will work hand-in-hand with customers and Account Executives to establish success criteria and action plans that achieve value expeditiously. Through tailored training sessions, interactive workshops, and comprehensive support, you will assist customers in designing and implementing AI-driven workflows that automate intricate business processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness. You will oversee each project from initial concept to successful launch, ensuring enduring impact and value. Our team is dedicated to providing each customer with a top-notch onboarding experience and a smooth transition to our Customer Experience team.About You:You possess a genuine passion for understanding and supporting customers. You empathize with their challenges and celebrate their successes as your own. With a talent for solving complex issues, you embrace learning about customer systems, industries, and internal workflows. Your interpersonal skills enable you to build and nurture strong relationships, while your technical prowess allows you to troubleshoot APIs, query databases, engage AI models, and construct efficient Parabola flows. You excel in managing multiple projects simultaneously and are driven by a passion for success, confidently representing our company and advocating for the customers you support.What You'll Be Doing:Collaborating with customers to define success metrics and action plans.Leading hands-on workshops and training sessions.Designing and deploying automated workflows that enhance business efficiency.Ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for customers.

Astranis is at the forefront of expanding humanity’s presence beyond Earth through the development of advanced satellites designed for high orbits. Our satellites facilitate dedicated and secure networks for a diverse clientele, including major enterprises, governmental agencies, and the United States military. With five satellites currently in orbit and a robust pipeline, we are addressing a substantial backlog exceeding $1 billion in commercial agreements.As a trusted partner in satellite communications, Astranis caters to clients with high standards for reliability, security, network performance, and tailored solutions. With over $750 million raised from distinguished investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, our team of 450 skilled engineers and entrepreneurs operates from our expansive 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

ABOUT ASTRO MECHANICA:Astro Mechanica is a pioneering aerospace firm dedicated to constructing a faster, more interconnected future. Our goal is to make high-speed flight affordable and sustainable for everyone. We envision a world where swift, on-demand global mobility is the norm for transporting people and goods. To realize this vision, we are integrating our cutting-edge airframe and engine technologies—including Duality™, our unique dual-use propulsion system—into a new operational model that optimizes supersonic travel, making it as efficient and cost-effective as modern commercial aviation. In the immediate future, we are working on versatile, high-speed systems designed to enhance aircraft performance for the United States government.OUR TEAM:We are a group of enthusiastic engineers committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. Our team operates on a flat hierarchy, emphasizing collaboration and a shared passion for creating functional and innovative solutions. We prioritize speed, practicality, and engineering excellence over traditional corporate structures.YOUR ROLE:As a natural builder, you excel at navigating the realms of advanced manufacturing, prototyping, and leadership. Your extensive experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments has honed your skills in speed, precision, and adaptability. You not only work hands-on with machinery and tools but also possess the acumen to develop scalable teams, processes, and workshops. You thrive on tackling complex challenges, streamlining chaos, and empowering your colleagues to achieve their best results. Your drive stems from the ambition to construct groundbreaking innovations, and you are eager to help define the future of aerospace from its very foundation.Your career may have begun in design or structural engineering, or you may have transitioned into manufacturing leadership through practical experience. Regardless, you are adept in both fields. You engage deeply with engineering while ensuring that decisions align with the practicalities of building, testing, and iterating hardware.You take a holistic view of costs and schedules, collaborating closely with engineering and senior leadership to creatively navigate trade-offs, eliminate obstacles to execution, and keep prototyping on track. Your motivation to create something unprecedented fuels your excitement to influence the aerospace landscape from the ground up.

About Us:Parabola is an innovative workflow builder that simplifies the process of organizing and transforming complex data from various sources, including PDFs, emails, and spreadsheets. Our goal is to empower forward-thinking teams to automate tasks that they previously believed required manual intervention.Prominent companies such as Brooklinen, On Running, and Flexport rely on Parabola to save countless hours and tackle ambitious projects that once seemed unattainable. Whether it’s reconciling inventory from multiple third-party logistics providers, auditing invoices, or the repetitive task of exporting reports every week, Parabola enables teams to automate these processes without needing engineering resources.We are proudly backed by esteemed investors including OpenView Partners, Matrix Partners, and Thrive Capital.About the Role:As a pivotal member of the Automation Engineering team at Parabola, you will be instrumental in helping our largest and most strategic clients realize the full value of our offerings. Your journey will begin in the sales cycle, where you will collaborate closely with customers and Account Executives to establish success metrics and actionable plans for efficient value delivery. Through a combination of training sessions, interactive workshops, and hands-on support, you will work alongside our Mid-Market and Enterprise clientele to design and implement AI-driven workflows that automate intricate business operations and unveil new efficiencies. Your leadership will guide customers from initial design to successful execution, ensuring that each solution provides sustained impact and value, and that customers enjoy a premier onboarding experience, a smooth transition to our Customer Experience team, and a solid foundation for success with our product.About You:You are passionate about customer success. You empathize with their challenges, share in their victories, and celebrate their “ah-ha!” moments as if they were your own. Possessing a natural talent for solving complex problems, you dive deep into understanding customers’ systems, industries, and internal processes. You are equipped with both soft skills for relationship building and technical skills for troubleshooting APIs, querying databases, prompting advanced AI models, and constructing effective Parabola workflows. Your experience includes managing multiple projects simultaneously and working with Mid-Market and Enterprise clients. Above all, you are enthusiastic, confident, and personable, representing our company with pride and advocating for the customers you support.

Join Samsara as a Senior Automation Engineer specializing in Infrastructure. In this role, you will design and implement automated solutions that enhance our infrastructure capabilities. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems operate efficiently and effectively.

Samsara seeks a Senior Firmware Automation Engineer based in San Francisco (SF9). This position centers on enhancing the process of developing and delivering firmware. Role overview The Senior Firmware Automation Engineer will work with teams throughout the company. The main responsibility is to design and implement automation that improves the quality of firmware releases. Collaboration Close coordination with other groups at Samsara is essential. The role requires understanding the needs of different teams and applying automation solutions that support consistent, reliable firmware delivery.

About Our TeamJoin the Compute team, where we design innovative AI supercomputers. Our work spans from workload modeling to enhancing accelerator design, with a strong emphasis on system and data center co-design. We are seeking engineers who are passionate about creating cutting-edge AI supercomputer solutions for data center applications.You will collaborate with partners to optimize hardware for our workloads, identify promising new deep learning accelerators, and facilitate the transition of these hardware platforms from concept to production.If you are enthusiastic about the convergence of advanced deep learning, hardware systems, and data center design, this opportunity is perfect for you!About the RoleWe are in search of a Product Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead technical initiatives linked to manufacturing. You will play a vital role in guiding products from concept to launch and through mass production, with a particular focus on PCB and PCBa manufacturing processes. This role allows you to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including design engineering, operations teams, TPMs, and external industry vendors, ensuring that all products meet high-quality standards and are delivered on time.This position is based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model of three days in the office per week. We also provide relocation assistance to new employees.In this role, you will:Drive manufacturing and quality initiatives to ensure product success from concept to launch.Lead the design and manufacturing processes for next-generation AI hardware systems, collaborating with various stakeholders to guarantee that products are developed and delivered timely and to the highest quality standards.Establish NPI product manufacturing processes, systems, and quality controls, defining clear milestones and deliverables while driving internal process improvements across multiple teams and functions.Conduct hands-on product manufacturing analysis during design, development, testing, prototypes, and production phases.Research automation techniques and develop new tests and systems to enhance efficiency.Own the product manufacturing development for hardware products from L6 up to potentially L10.

Mesh is building technology to make cryptocurrency payments practical for everyday use. The company’s orchestration engine and consumer app help unlock liquidity from tokenized assets, aiming to support global commerce. Mesh is headquartered in San Francisco and operates internationally, with backing from investors including PayPal Ventures, Paradigm, and Galaxy Ventures. Role overview The Senior QA Automation Engineer leads quality engineering across Mesh’s development lifecycle. This position designs and maintains automation frameworks, sets quality standards, and works to embed quality into every stage of product development. Collaboration is key: expect to work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver reliable Web3 experiences. Teams span North America, Europe, and India. What you will do Design, build, and maintain end-to-end test automation frameworks using tools such as Playwright. Create test strategies that cover the full stack, including UI, APIs, smart contract interactions, and wallet flows. Develop and maintain tests for Web3 user journeys, such as wallet connections, transaction signing, contract interactions, and on-chain state checks. Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and monitor their health over time. Use AI-driven development tools (for example, Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate test writing and framework development, and share best practices with the team. Identify gaps in test coverage, set priorities, and drive ongoing improvement. Promote a culture of quality within engineering. Stay current with new testing tools, frameworks, and developments in the Web3 space. Requirements At least 7 years of experience in QA engineering, with a strong focus on automation. Extensive hands-on experience with Playwright and/or Cypress. Familiarity with other tools such as WebdriverIO, Selenium, or Puppeteer is a plus. Proficiency in automation frameworks and quality assurance best practices (additional technical requirements were not specified in the source). Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA, and involves collaboration with Mesh’s distributed teams.