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Automation Engineer
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Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, 28027, USA
Listed on 2026-06-13
Listing for:
Vantage Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Compensation: $45-$60/hour ($95k-$125k per year plus bonuses)
Location: Concord/Salisbury/High Point, NC
A Fortune 500 company I'm working with are looking to add Automation Engineers and Technicians into a growing team to help maintain their manufacturing sites across North Carolina and the U.S.
This will be 4 on, 4 off 12-hour shifts and you will be eligible for shift bonuses above the stated compensation range.
What You’ll Do (Basic Job Functions)- Diagnose electrical, control, and automation failures, including PLCs, I/O modules, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and servo drives.
- Monitor and adjust PLC logic and update HMI screens/alarms to maximize production quality and minimize downtime.
- Support the startup and debugging of exciting new automation equipment and process improvements.
- Read electrical schematics and P&IDs, collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on root‑cause analysis, and champion continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate program backups, follow strict change control, and rigidly uphold safety policies (including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash procedures).
- 1–2 years supporting industrial PLC and automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands‑on experience with at least one major PLC platform (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and familiarity with HMIs and field sensors.
- A proven ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics.
- Ability to work rotational shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays to support our 24/7 operations.
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Experience with robotics, vision systems, safety PLCs, or servo applications.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and equipment like automated roll forming, conveyors, or paint lines.
- NFPA 70E, OSHA, or specific automation-related certifications.
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