Factory Automation Engineer

BlueOval • Stanton, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Factory Automation Engineer at BlueOval SK Stanton, Tennessee will have a unique opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, assisting with initial launch of new product lines and development of manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0 to 3 yrs. of related experience
• Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern
• Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, continuous improvement and communication skills
• Bi-lingual in Korean and English

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar)
• Familiarity with MES/EAP, SCADA, HMI, and OPC-UA protocols
• Strong knowledge of automation design, integration, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of robotics, industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet), and sensor integration
• Visual Factory Management

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and optimize PLC, SCADA, HMI and MES/EAP automation systems
• Integrate automation equipment with IT/OT infrastructure and enterprise systems
• Design and document automation workflows, control logic, and systems interfaces
• Install, test, and commission automation hardware/software at the plant level
• Provide technical support during system go-live and post-deployment stabilization
• Ensure preventative maintenance and lifecycle management of automation systems
• Diagnose and resolve system issues, equipment malfunctions, or integration failures
• Provide on-call and emergency support as required, including off hours
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure system uptime and operational continuity
• Identify opportunities for automation improvements to reduce downtime and increase throughput
• Ensure systems comply with safety, quality, delivery and industry regulatory standards
• Work with management, users, and cross-functional teams to gather system requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, test plans, and system changes
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to operators and engineering teams

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Incentive compensation
• 401k plan with retirement planning services
• 401k company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period
• Emergency PTO
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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