Automation Engineer Job Elizabethtown North Carolina USA,Engineering

Location: Elizabethtown

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Automation Engineer to design, develop, optimize, and support automated systems and mechatronic solutions used in our production facility. The ideal candidate will have a background in robotics, control systems, and electromechanical systems, with a passion for creating efficient, reliable, and cutting‑edge technologies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field

Experience

Experience designing, building, troubleshooting, or supporting automated equipment, manufacturing systems, test equipment, or industrial machinery
Experience working with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems
Experience leading projects from concept through implementation is preferred
Manufacturing or industrial automation experience is highly desirable

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including:

24 VDC control systems
Single-phase and three-phase power distribution
Motor controls, VFDs, relays, contractors, and safety circuits

Working Knowledge Of

Motors, actuators, servos, pneumatics, and motion control systems
Incremental and absolute encoders
Industrial communication networks and protocols
Experience with mechanical machine design and drafting using CAD software such as Solid Works
Ability to design machine components, fixtures, tooling, automated equipment, guarding, and production machinery for manufacturing environments

Moderate programming experience in at least two of the following

Python
C/C++
LabVIEW

Ability To Read And Interpret

Mechanical drawings
Pneumatic diagrams
Control system documentation
Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, software, and controls disciplines
Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and automated assembly systems is beneficial but not required

Personal Attributes

Hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving problems on the production floor
Self‑motivated and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable working directly with operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams
Willingness to learn new technologies and apply them to improve manufacturing processes

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