Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Sunnyvale, CA, United States
$180,000 - $220,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 30 June 2026 by the employer.
Cerebras builds the world's largest AI chip.
About the role
This role involves designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing automated manufacturing assembly and test systems.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, robotics, and industrial control systems.
- Support the installation, commissioning, and validation of new production equipment.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
- Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control system documentation, and standard operating procedures.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 9+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, industrial controls, or process engineering.
- Experience programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or similar).
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, or DeviceNet.
- Experience with robotics integration and automated material handling systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical controls, sensors, actuators, servo systems, and VFDs.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
Nice to have
- Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, IIoT, and data analytics.
- Knowledge of vision inspection systems and machine safety standards.
- Experience with SQL databases, Python, C#, or other programming languages.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Professional certifications in automation or controls engineering are a plus.
This role has been open 84 days — well above the 55-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3786
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Median days open
55 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Cerebras | All employers we track in this specialty (3786 roles · 81 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 6 | 3786 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 10 | 9897 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 47 d | 55 d (−8 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 621 open roles · median 54 d
- Lam Research · 565 open roles · median 45 d
- Micron Technology · 284 open roles · median 46 d
- KLA Corporation · 251 open roles · median 69 d
- ASML · 190 open roles · median 73 d
- ASM International · 162 open roles · median 87 d
How we counted: 3786 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 81 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 19 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.