Automation Engineer (1-year Contract)

Duration: 1 year (with possibility to extend)Location: District 10, HCMCOverviewOur client is a global leader in professional services and technology consulting, partnering with one of the world’s top technology giants to establish and expand a high-tech hardware engineering and manufacturing ecosystem in Vietnam.The project team is dedicated to driving the end-to-end operational readiness, engineering excellence, and scalable mass production of flagship, next-generation smart devices. Joining this project offers professionals a unique opportunity to collaborate with global engineering experts, manage state-of-the-art manufacturing lines, and shape the future of high-volume consumer hardware technology.Job DescriptionDesign, test, and optimize automated equipment & robotics for device assembly.Lead DFM and DFMEA reviews during early product design stages.Partner with automation vendors/integrators to qualify custom assembly lines.Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and software equipment failures.RequirementsBachelor's in Mechanical / Automation / Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.8+ years in automation engineering with hands-on equipment development and factory deployment.Led specification, development, FAT/SAT, and factory commissioning of automated manufacturing equipment.Deep expertise in: robotics, precision motor control, adhesive dispensing, vision-guided pick & place, screw driving, AOI systems.Experience with Design for Automation (DFA) influencing product architecture early (pre-EVT) to enable automation feasibility.Ability to generate detailed functional requirement specifications (FRS) for automation systems.Proven automation vendor management from RFP through acceptance testing.Experience managing cross-functional, global teams and CM automation programs.