Bright Machines is transforming manufacturing with intelligent, software-driven automation. We seek an experienced System Engineer to join our team, responsible for the design, development, and deployment of advanced robotic automation systems.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with project teams to define system requirements and specifications.
- Integrate various hardware and software components into cohesive and functional systems.
- Create PFMEA, process flow, and value stream maps and work with design teams to resolve failure modes.
- Develop and execute test plans to ensure system functionality and reliability.
- Ensure all design metrics are challenged and met through each project phase gate.
- Define solution requirements, own the automation product, and drive it through the entire project lifecycle.
- Travel up to 40%, primarily domestically.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of systems engineering experience, with hands-on expertise in automation and lean engineering.
- Proven ability demonstrated through past projects and accomplishments.
- Strong technical skills with a systems-level mindset; execution-driven, process-oriented, collaborative, and a self-learner.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with Sales, suppliers, System Architects, Design Engineers, Technical Program Managers, and senior leadership.
- Ability to analyze technical documents (RFQs and SOWs) and translate requirements into cost-effective, practical automation concepts.
Nice to Have
- AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience.
- Technical Sales or Quoting experience responding to RFQs and SOWs.
- Design for automation experience, queueing simulation, FMEA, and GR&R experience.
- Vision systems experience, SMT, PLC programming, robot programming, and machine learning exposure.
- Industry 4.0, IoT, SPC, and other smart factory concepts.
Technical Stack
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- PLC programming
- Robot programming
- Vision systems
Team & Environment
You will work in cross-functional teams, including mechanical and electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers.
Bright Machines is a team of innovators and experts who believe software and data, thoughtfully applied, are the answer to our customers' unique challenges.
