Automation Systems Engineer II

About the role

Position Summary: Design, validate, and scale automated production test systems and robotic device handlers for RF and Microwave components. This role is responsible for enabling standardized architectures, throughput improvement, global alignment, and long-term scalability of automated test processes.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and validate standardized robotic test handlers, adaptable across multiple RF product lines.
• Drive new handler integrations and improvements, document FPY, OEE, and operator experience metrics.
• Collaborate with global teams (Brooklyn, Florida, India, Malaysia) to ensure alignment, backup-site readiness, and standardized deployment.
• Analyze test and assembly processes to identify candidates for automation based on capacity, efficiency, and process control needs.
• Develop scalable, modular designs for automated handlers, including mechanical, electrical, vision, and control systems.
• Specify and integrate sensors (vision, position, presence), robotic arms, conveyors, and fixturing for precision RF component handling.
• Incorporate RF test-specific requirements (grounding, thermal, high-frequency probing, shielding).
• Prepare proposals, resource/budget estimates, and project plans for new automation initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and maintain stakeholder communication from concept to qualification.
• Manage vendor engagement, procurement, build, and qualification of handler systems.
• Create system specifications, qualification/buy-off plans, operation and maintenance procedures.
• Train users and support personnel on deployed automation platforms.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for deployed handler systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, FPY, reliability, and maintainability.
• Track and implement engineering changes and upgrades into future designs.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies (vision, robotics, motion systems, AI-driven inspection) and evaluate for Mini-Circuits applications.

Requirements

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural focus: Displays enthusiasm and passion for their work. Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement. Exercises sound business judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals. Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers. Takes accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct