Automation Engineer

About Us

We are a venture-backed manufacturing startup building the most advanced automated production facilities in the United States. We are on a mission to make American manufacturing economically viable — through intelligent machinery, automation, and a relentless focus on execution. We are early, we are moving fast, and we are looking for exceptional people who want to build something that matters.

Role Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Austin, TX or Hybrid

Shift: 1st shift, Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to join our operations team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement automation systems for yarn spinning processes (e.g., ring, rotor, vortex spinning), including robotic piecing, auto-doffing, material handling, and enhanced inspection technologies. You will contribute to the development of high-performance, sustainable textile products while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing and laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Program, integrate, and optimize PLCs, robotics, sensors, and control systems for various types of yarn spinning machines, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and sustainable manufacturing practices.

• Analyze process data, monitor automation performance, and implement improvements to maximize uptime, reduce defects, and support the development of high-performance, sustainable yarn products.

• Troubleshoot, test, and commission automated spinning machinery, ensuring seamless integration and high equipment utilization.

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to identify automation opportunities, reduce manual labor, and drive continuous improvement in productivity and safety.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience working in an industrial automation discipline.

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or closely related field.

• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting. SCADA, HMI design, and real-time process control systems.

• Commissioning, integration, and optimization of automated equipment.

Nice-to-Haves

• Master’s degree and/or relevant certifications

• 3+ years of experience in yarn spinning, fiber processing, or textile machinery automation.

• Direct experience with major yarn spinning OEM platforms: e.g., Rieter (ROBOspin), Saurer (Autocoro), Murata, or other equivalent automated spinning systems.