Product Operations Engineer at Unity

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Robotics, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, robotics, or factory integration
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with PLC integration and industrial control systems
  • Python scripting for automation, data collection, or configuration
  • Familiarity with CAD tools (intermediate level preferred)
  • Excellent customer-facing communication and collaboration skills
  • Independent, proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments
  • Meticulous attention to detail and comfort working in production settings

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support system installations at customer sites, both onsite and remotely
  • Integrate and calibrate vision systems with robotic arms, XY gantries, conveyors, and PLCs
  • Build and troubleshoot custom automation workflows to solve complex AI inspection problems
  • Partner with R&D on system design reviews, product validation, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with customers to translate operational challenges into actionable solutions
  • Document best practices, perform root cause analysis, and help scale global deployments
  • Travel up to 40%, including 20–30% overnight at customer manufacturing sites

Skills

Robotics
PLC Integration
Mechatronics
Vision Systems
Automation
Calibration
Troubleshooting
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
System Integration
Factory Automation

Unity

Real-time platform for interactive content

About Unity

Unity Technologies provides a platform for creating 2D, 3D, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) content. Its main product is a real-time development platform that allows users to build and deploy interactive content across various devices, including mobile phones, PCs, and gaming consoles. Unity operates on a subscription model, offering different plans to cater to the needs of hobbyists, professional developers, and large enterprises, including free options for smaller developers. The company stands out from competitors by serving a wide range of industries, such as gaming, film, automotive, architecture, engineering, and construction, making it a versatile tool for many applications. Unity's goal is to empower creators by providing them with the tools and support needed to bring their ideas to life.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$869.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurances
Commuting subsidy
Employee stock ownership
Comprehensive retirement/pension plans
Generous vacation and personal days
Paid leave for new parents
Wellness and fitness subsidy
Office food and free snacks, including lots of healthy options!
Mental health and Wellbeing programs and support
Employee Resource Groups
Global Employee Assistance Program
Training and development programs
Volunteering and donation matching program

Risks

Increased competition from Unreal Engine with advanced graphics and free source code.
Open-source platforms like Godot offer free alternatives to Unity's subscription model.
Recent pricing changes may lead to backlash from small developers.

Differentiation

Unity offers a comprehensive platform for 2D, 3D, VR, and AR content.
Unity's subscription model caters to both small developers and large enterprises.
Unity's real-time development platform supports cross-platform deployment on mobile, PC, and consoles.

Upsides

Unity's acquisition of SyncSketch enhances remote collaboration capabilities.
Unity's Indie Game Developer Accelerator Program supports the growing indie game market.
Unity's tools are widely used in expanding AR and VR markets.

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