Automation Engineer - Project

Automation Engineer - Project

Build the Automation Systems That Power Advanced Manufacturing

Are you an Automation or Electrical Engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to startup?

We're seeking a Project Automation Engineer to lead the electrical and automation portions of major capital projects at a highly automated manufacturing facility in the Lexington, SC area. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale equipment installations, automation upgrades, robotics, industrial controls, and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies while making a visible impact on plant operations.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, managing projects from design through commissioning, and working alongside experienced engineering teams, we'd love to speak with you.

As a Project Automation Engineer, you'll own the electrical and controls scope for capital projects, including:

• Design electrical control systems for new and existing manufacturing equipment
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs
• Create electrical drawings and control system documentation
• Manage automation projects from concept through installation and startup
• Coordinate equipment procurement and supplier activities
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and engineering estimates
• Lead equipment commissioning, validation, and production startup
• Support maintenance teams by providing training on newly installed systems
• Work closely with production, maintenance, contractors, and engineering teams
• Participate in equipment acceptance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives

You'll have the opportunity to work with modern industrial automation technologies including:

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Motion Control Systems
• Panel View HMIs
• Ladder Logic
• Structured Text
• Industrial Ethernet Networks
• Control Net
• Data Highway+
• Vision Systems
• Robotics
• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
• Industrial Presses
• Conveyance Systems

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline
• 4+ years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience designing electrical control systems
• PLC programming experience using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms
• Experience with industrial automation systems and controls
• Knowledge of electrical CAD software
• Experience managing engineering projects from design through implementation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work onsite in Lexington, SC

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• AutoCAD Electrical
• SEE Electrical
• Rockwell Motion Control
• Control Techniques
• SEW MOVIMOT
• Cognex Vision Systems
• Keyence Vision Systems
• Gocator
• Robotics (Fanuc or ABB)
• Capital project management
• Equipment commissioning and startup
• Manufacturing process automation

• Long-term project work with excellent stability
• Opportunity to work on major capital investments
• Exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation technologies
• Highly collaborative engineering environment
• Work that takes projects from concept through startup
• Competitive compensation
• Potential contract-to-hire opportunity for the right individual

• Monday-Friday
• Full-time onsite
• Occasional weekend or holiday work during equipment installations and plant shutdowns
• Approximately 5% travel