
Automation and Process Engineer II
Spartanburg, SCJob$80–103K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Automation and Process Engineer II designs and implements automation for material flow and pick/pack/ship operations, including conveyor, sortation, and robotic systems. The role supports equipment installation and commissioning, improves existing processes, leads root cause analysis, and develops mechanical designs and technical documentation. It also works with vendors, production staff, facilities personnel, engineering partners, and customers to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions.
Skills & qualifications
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Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Salary: $80000 - $103400/Yearly
Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, specify, and implement automation solutions for material flow and pick/pack/ship operations, with a focus on conveyor, sortation, and robotic pick/pack cells
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Lead and support installation, integration, commissioning, debugging, and ramp of new equipment
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Evaluate existing systems and processes and drive opportunities for improvement in productivity, quality, safety, and cost
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Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, SOEs, visual aids, and process flow diagrams
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Estimate cost of labor, materials, and equipment to prepare the corresponding quotes and justifications
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Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process, product, equipment issues
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Responsible for mechanical equipment design – design components, systems, instruments, products, and specify the technical requirements of them
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Work with vendors and manufacturers to design and develop tools, fixtures, and test equipment to implement a cost-effective solution
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Analyze and prepare technical drawings, specifications, and diagrams to ensure the installation and operation of designed equipment conforms to standard and customer requirements
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Train production staff on new or revised processes and technologies
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Communicate and maintain good working relationships with engineering partners and customers
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Work in coordination with facilities personnel in the installation, maintenance, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
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Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
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Present information to leadership, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or closely related field required; master’s degree a plus
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2+ years’ industry experience required; 5+ years’ experience preferred
Skills and Qualifications:
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Hands-on experience in automation equipment integration, starting from opportunity evaluation, project justification, design and development, quotation, prototype testing and validation
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Strong knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping)
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Knowledge and experience in design software such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, CATIA, or other 3D CAD modeling
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong English verbal and written skills required
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Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, ASME, ISO) is a plus
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Benefits
We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar Benefits
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. If you have questions regarding your application or the recruitment process please email [email protected] .
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEO%20Policy%20Statement.pdf) , Pay Transparency (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/Pay%20Transparency%20Nondescrimination%20Provision.pdf) , EEOC Know Your Rights (English (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights.pdf) /Spanish (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights%20%28Spanish%29.pdf) )
How this job compares
Set against the 2,329 open Automation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$80–103K/yr
- US median$102–155K/yr1,322 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $92K, is 30% below the US median midpoint ($130K) — in the lowest quarter of Automation Engineer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 32 open Automation Engineer jobs in South Carolina and 2,329 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in South Carolina
- Oracle3 open
- Actalent2 open
- Eaton Corporation2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Automation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,941 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,126 of the 2,329 open Automation Engineer jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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