Industrial Automation Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Industrial Automation Engineer
About the Company
Translarity provides full wafer test solutions to the semiconductor industry. We are located in Fremont CA, Hutto, TX and in Taiwan. This is a temporary full-time role in the Fremont CA office and will report to the Director of Automation.
Position Purpose:
Industrial Automation Engineer: Translarity is looking for an Industrial automation engineer to work with a small team developing and building custom automated equipment for use in assembling full wafer test & verification systems for use in the semiconductor industry. This automated equipment incorporates servo driven multi-axis positioning, machine vision, small precise mechanisms, electronic test instruments and various control systems. A diverse engineering background is preferred. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering, programming, working with cameras and optics, 3D printing, machine shop tools, microscopes, etc.
Software used includes SolidWorks, 2D AutoCAD, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Software PLC and HMI programming software, ACS Motion Control programming software, Visual Studio WPF/WINFORM, VB.net, C# and C++, Microsoft Office software including VBA (particularly in Excel) and others.
This position will require programming/debugging and mechanical design along with a smaller amount of hands-on panel build, wiring, electro-mechanical assembly and technical writing.
Any employment offer is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Automation Engineer: 3 years (Required)
- SolidWorks: 3 years (Required)
- AutoCAD: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Industrial Automation Engineer roles across Translarity, Inc.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £83,055 - £121,443 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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