Senior Automation Engineer
Neros Technologies · Torrance, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $149,500 – $209,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 54 days Neros Technologies's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 91% of Neros Technologies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Neros Technologies
- high 59 stale, 1 reposted of 91 open
- Hiring momentum
- 104 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-27
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Neros Technologies's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Neros Technologies.
About this role
The Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer at Neros will focus on scaling manufacturing capabilities through automation of assembly and test processes. This role involves designing and deploying manufacturing automation equipment, improving throughput and quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition automation solutions from prototypes to production. The engineer will also be responsible for identifying bottlenecks and delivering projects that enhance efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Neros Technologies as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying manufacturing automation equipment in a high-volume production environment
- Proven experience developing automated assembly systems, test stations, fixtures, and process control solutions from concept through production deployment
- Strong mechanical design skills with proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with industrial controls, including PLCs, sensors, machine vision systems, robotics, pneumatics, and motion control systems
- Experience integrating hardware and software for automated manufacturing and test applications, including data collection and process monitoring
- Demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing bottlenecks, perform ROI analysis, and deliver automation projects that improve throughput, yield, quality, and labor efficiency
Nice to have
- Experience with drone, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, or other high-reliability electromechanical products
- Experience with machine vision inspection systems, robotic integration, and advanced motion control platforms
- Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume NPI builds and scaling processes to high-volume production environments
What you get
- Salary range of $149,500 – $209,000 USD
- Highly competitive equity grants considered part of total compensation package
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability to rapid changes
- Focus on defense technology may not appeal to all candidates
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Listed by Neros Technologies on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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