Automation Engineer

Ralliant • Elizabethtown, NC

36d • $83,400 - $155,000

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Automation Engineer to design, develop, optimize, and support automated systems and mechatronic solutions used in our production facility. The ideal candidate will have a background in robotics, control systems, and electromechanical systems, with a passion for creating efficient, reliable, and cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience designing, building, troubleshooting, or supporting automated equipment, manufacturing systems, test equipment, or industrial machinery.
• Experience working with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including: 24 VDC control systems, Single-phase and three-phase power distribution, Motor controls, VFDs, relays, contactors, and safety circuits.
• Working knowledge of: Sensors (photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, laser, vision, etc.), Motors, actuators, servos, pneumatics, and motion control systems, Incremental and absolute encoders, Industrial communication networks and protocols.
• Experience with mechanical machine design and drafting using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Moderate programming experience in at least two of the following: PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), .NET (C#, VB.NET), Python, C/C++, LabVIEW.
• Ability to read and interpret: Electrical schematics, Mechanical drawings, Pneumatic diagrams, Control system documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, software, and controls disciplines.
• Hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems on the production floor.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working directly with operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and apply them to improve manufacturing processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading projects from concept through implementation is preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial automation experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and automated assembly systems is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and support automated systems and mechatronic solutions.
• Troubleshoot and support automated equipment, manufacturing systems, test equipment, or industrial machinery.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation.
• Design machine components, fixtures, tooling, automated equipment, guarding, and production machinery for manufacturing environments.
• Program PLCs, .NET, Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Perform troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, software, and controls disciplines.
• Solve problems on the production floor.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate and collaborate with operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams.
• Learn new technologies and apply them to improve manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Value and encourage diversity
• Solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law.
• Provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level