Manufacturing Automation Engineers

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The University of Utah is hiring Manufacturing Automation Engineers to develop and manage a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing facility within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, training and mentoring students in manufacturing techniques, and collaborating with faculty to enhance educational programs in modern manufacturing technologies.

Highlights

Manage day-to-day technical operations of manufacturing-related laboratory courses.
Design and implement laboratory infrastructure focused on automation, digital workflows, and advanced materials.
Train and mentor students in hands-on manufacturing skills and engineering practices.
Maintain and upgrade manufacturing equipment and digital systems.
Collaborate with faculty to improve lab content and experiential learning.
Ensure safety compliance and proper operational protocols in lab environments.
Position has three levels: Entry (Engineer I), Developing (Engineer II), and Career (Engineer III), varying by experience and education.
Required degrees include Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields with experience depending on level.
Preferred skills include experience in manufacturing processes, lab operations, equipment troubleshooting, and familiarity with advanced manufacturing paradigms.
Full-time position with pay up to $90,000 DOE, located within the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Utah.

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Open Date	04/14/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44718B
Job Title	Manufacturing Automation Engineers
Working Title	Advanced Manufacturing Engineers
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code	Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00068 - Mechanical Engineering
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	Up to $90,000 DOE
Close Date	05/05/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)	04/28/2026
Job Summary	Advanced Manufacturing Engineers The University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a staff engineer in the area of advanced manufacturing to help build a premier advanced manufacturing facility and to support workforce development through hands-on training of students and operational management of manufacturing-related lab courses. This position directly shapes the future of advanced manufacturing by ensuring students gain the skills, confidence, and technical fluency required by modern industry. The selected candidate will help build the infrastructure, culture, and capabilities that define a cutting‑edge manufacturing program. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities	Oversee and support the day‑to‑day technical operations of manufacturing‑related laboratory courses, ensuring safe, reliable, and high‑quality learning environments. Design, build, and implement new laboratory infrastructure aligned with modern manufacturing paradigms, including automation, digital workflows, advanced materials, and data‑driven process control. Train, mentor, and supervise students in hands‑on manufacturing techniques, equipment operation, and engineering best practices to prepare a highly capable workforce for industry needs. Collaborate with faculty and instructional staff to continuously improve lab content, demonstrations, and experiential learning modules. Maintain and upgrade manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and digital systems to support evolving curricular and research needs. Serve as a technical resource for student teams, capstone projects, and industry‑aligned initiatives requiring advanced manufacturing expertise. Ensure compliance with safety standards, operational protocols, and documentation practices across all lab activities. Manufacturing Automation Engineer, I Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P45801 Grade: P15 Manufacturing Automation Engineer, II Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P45802 Grade: P17 Manufacturing Automation Engineer, III Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P45803 Grade: P19
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Manufacturing Automation Engineer, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Manufacturing Automation Engineer, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Manufacturing Automation Engineer, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	Significant hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes, laboratory operations, or technical training environments Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and digital tools used in instructional or prototyping labs. Strong communication, teamwork, and mentoring skills, with experience training students, technicians, or early‑career engineers in safe and effective manufacturing practices. Proven ability to manage day‑to‑day lab activities, prioritize concurrent tasks, and maintain a safe, organized, and high‑functioning learning environment. Familiarity with modern manufacturing paradigms such as additive manufacturing, robot-assisted manufacturing, automation, digital workflows, or data‑driven process control. Willingness and expressed interest to continuously up-skill to build the most cutting-edge manufacturing technologies within the advanced manufacturing facility.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more

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Cover Letter
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University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Announcement

Details

Open Date	04/14/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44718B
Job Title	Manufacturing Automation Engineers
Working Title	Advanced Manufacturing Engineers
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code	Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00068 - Mechanical Engineering
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	Up to $90,000 DOE
Close Date	05/05/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)	04/28/2026
Job Summary	Advanced Manufacturing Engineers The University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a staff engineer in the area of advanced manufacturing to help build a premier advanced manufacturing facility and to support workforce development through hands-on training of students and operational management of manufacturing-related lab courses. This position directly shapes the future of advanced manufacturing by ensuring students gain the skills, confidence, and technical fluency required by modern industry. The selected candidate will help build the infrastructure, culture, and capabilities that define a cutting‑edge manufacturing program. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities	Oversee and support the day‑to‑day technical operations of manufacturing‑related laboratory courses, ensuring safe, reliable, and high‑quality learning environments. Design, build, and implement new laboratory infrastructure aligned with modern manufacturing paradigms, including automation, digital workflows, advanced materials, and data‑driven process control. Train, mentor, and supervise students in hands‑on manufacturing techniques, equipment operation, and engineering best practices to prepare a highly capable workforce for industry needs. Collaborate with faculty and instructional staff to continuously improve lab content, demonstrations, and experiential learning modules. Maintain and upgrade manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and digital systems to support evolving curricular and research needs. Serve as a technical resource for student teams, capstone projects, and industry‑aligned initiatives requiring advanced manufacturing expertise. Ensure compliance with safety standards, operational protocols, and documentation practices across all lab activities. Manufacturing Automation Engineer, I Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P45801 Grade: P15 Manufacturing Automation Engineer, II Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P45802 Grade: P17 Manufacturing Automation Engineer, III Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P45803 Grade: P19
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Manufacturing Automation Engineer, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Manufacturing Automation Engineer, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Manufacturing Automation Engineer, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	Significant hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes, laboratory operations, or technical training environments Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and digital tools used in instructional or prototyping labs. Strong communication, teamwork, and mentoring skills, with experience training students, technicians, or early‑career engineers in safe and effective manufacturing practices. Proven ability to manage day‑to‑day lab activities, prioritize concurrent tasks, and maintain a safe, organized, and high‑functioning learning environment. Familiarity with modern manufacturing paradigms such as additive manufacturing, robot-assisted manufacturing, automation, digital workflows, or data‑driven process control. Willingness and expressed interest to continuously up-skill to build the most cutting-edge manufacturing technologies within the advanced manufacturing facility.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of References

Optional Documents

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Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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