Automation Engineer

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. We partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial companies to design, manufacture, and service transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission-critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Our values—Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence, and Creating Customer Success—guide our operations, behavior, and interactions, fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered.

About the role

The automation team identifies, develops, deploys, and maintains automation solutions across the Plexus value stream to improve quality, efficiency, and velocity in manufacturing operations, encompassing design, development, analysis, production, and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing solutions that are high-quality, cost-appropriate, and satisfy customer requirements while establishing a technical specialty and mentoring others on the team.
• Utilizes appropriate tools and equipment to perform work, including creation, analysis, and verification.
• Demonstrates expertise in multiple phases/processes of the full Plexus manufacturing process and product requirements as applicable to the role.
• Works independently within at least one phase/process of the manufacturing process without direction from mentors or functional management.
• Produces comprehensive project documentation in accordance with quality and change management procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Intermediate decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills; experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software.
• Proactive and basic cross-discipline development knowledge.
• Understanding of structured design.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and customers.
• Lab tool, test, or measurement equipment experience preferred.

Benefits

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Work-life balance initiatives and various team member perks.

Pay

The annual compensation range for this position is $81,100.00 - $121,700.00. The salary offered within this range will be based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, and/or skill level.