Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer

Carrier•Collierville, TN

13d•$79,000 - $158,000•Onsite

About The Position

Carrier Climate Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer to join its engineering department. This onsite role in Collierville, Tennessee, is responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing manufacturing processes. The engineer designs automation solutions, troubleshoots electrical and control systems, and works with teams to improve continuous improvement and operational reliability. The role also provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and maintenance technicians. The position requires unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The annual salary range is $79,000 to $158,000, with potential short-term cash incentives subject to plan requirements. Pay within the range may depend on skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
At least 5 years of experience troubleshooting electrical, controls, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the USA; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
Ability to read, understand, and develop electrical schematics.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and machine safety standards.
Experience with conveyors, stamping presses, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with servo drives, encoders, industrial networking, and Ethernet communications.
Experience in Siemens programming languages.
Experience with 6-Axis robots.
Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
Effective English communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support manufacturing control systems and automation solutions.
Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, VFD, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Lead root-cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Support installation, startup, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Develop and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Create and maintain electrical schematics and control system documentation.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and uptime.
Evaluate and implement technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency and reliability.
Ensure compliance with company safety standards and applicable electrical codes.
Serve as the technical lead for controls-related projects.
Mentor junior engineers and maintenance technicians.
Provide technical guidance during equipment upgrades, automation projects, and troubleshooting activities.
Drive reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.