Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Millennium Print Group • Durham, NC

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Millennium Print Group as a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer! We’re looking for a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join our team in Durham, NC. If you’re passionate about automation, robotics, and manufacturing innovation, this is your opportunity to design systems behind some of the most recognized trading card products in the world. Location: Durham, NC Schedule: Full-time, Onsite Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary + bonus eligibility + comprehensive benefits package

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience leading automation or control system projects in manufacturing.
• Strong background in PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in robotics, motion control, warehouse automation, and vision systems.
• Knowledge of AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, MES, WMS, sensors, and drives.
• Excellent project management, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification preferred; experience in 24/7 manufacturing highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, programming, and implementation of automation systems across production lines.
• Manage full project lifecycles—scope, schedules, budgets, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate resources across engineering, maintenance, IT, procurement, and quality.
• Implement and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control, SCADA, and vision systems.
• Partner with system integrators and equipment vendors on advanced automation projects.
• Drive initiatives for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing integration (MES/ERP connectivity).
• Ensure compliance with ANSI, OSHA, EPA, ISO, and MPG quality and safety standards.

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation "above the industry" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees