# Manufacturing Automation Engineer at Saronic

- Company: Saronic
- What the company does: Providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain. Backed by Bessemer, General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://www.saronic.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Brownsville, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-14
- Apply by: 2026-11-28
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic/9c3baa1f-ae9f-44b0-a74a-31440fa556a2?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saronic-manufacturing-automation-engineer/

## About the role

The Manufacturing Automation Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing automation solutions across Port Alpha's shipyard production processes — plate cutting and profiling, panel and sub-assembly fabrication, robotic welding, block assembly, blast and paint, outfitting, material handling, and test — to improve throughput, quality, repeatability, safety, and cost efficiency. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, process engineering, or production equipment development
- Experience implementing automated manufacturing systems in high-volume, heavy fabrication, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of industrial automation systems including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pneumatics, servo systems, and machine vision
- Experience with manufacturing process development, PFMEA, validation methodologies, and production launch activities
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and process flow documentation

Tags: Port Alpha

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saronic-manufacturing-automation-engineer/