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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Automation Engineer V Organization - **Company:** nVent Electric Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Requirements Management, Robotic Automation Software, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Visual Systems, Fanuc, Data Analytics, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/manufacturing-automation-engineer-v-san-diego-ca--24a200ed-d6f4-4896-af83-7e588e2b0353 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or other related technical degree required. * 12+ years of experience developing factory automation systems and experience working globally to scale them across a growing enterprise is preferred. * Experience leading or mentoring people preferred. Role will start as individual contributor but has potential for growth and will require strong influencing of others. * Experience developing multi-year, multi-site and/or significant growth strategies. * Ability to think differently about processes, influence, push the envelope, and benchmark what great looks like. * Experience educating non-technical leaders on what is possible through automated solutions. * Hands-on experience developing custom automated solutions and/or robotic systems (ABB or Fanuc preferred). * Familiarity with control systems, PLC's (Siemens or Allen Bradley preferred) and control components., ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Allen-Bradley, Assembly Line, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation System Development, Automation Systems, Benchmarking, Commissioning, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Diversity, Electricity, Leadership, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mentoring, Non-Profit Funding, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Requirements Management, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Requirements, Statistical Process Control, Stock Purchase Plans, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Selection ## Description * Own the strategy, design, implementation, and commissioning of automated manufacturing production lines applying the appropriate technology to complex and new products * Use strong electrical and mechanical machine design skills, and develop technical requirements and specifications for outside vendors to bid and construct custom machines and inter-dependent automation systems * Lead vendor selection and facilitate the implementation of new automation systems and manufacturing methods * Lead, drive and scale automation projects across multiple sites globally * Research new manufacturing methods and trends to bring innovation and new technology into nVent manufacturing including vision systems and machine learning technology. * Participate on multi-functional teams and engage global leaders in the company to ensure the design for manufacturability of our current and future products * Continuously improve our factory automation systems and optimize them for safety, quality and efficiency including use of data analytics. * Assure the quality of manufactured goods through the implementation of in-process inspections and meticulous statistical process controls. * Lead pilot automation projects that turn into company standards and preferred supplier selections. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Industrial AI: Built for reality, operation, and people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2074-industrial-ai-built-for-reality-operation-and-people) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)