Automation Design Engineer

Permanent, onsite position based out of Charlotte, NC supporting mission-critical facilities and regulated industries.

About the role

Design and implement control system solutions, support automation projects from concept through commissioning, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system designs, electrical drawings, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical and ECAD platforms.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC systems and related Rockwell Automation hardware.
• Support automation projects throughout the project lifecycle, including design reviews, documentation, testing, and startup activities.
• Travel to customer locations approximately 30% of the time to assist with commissioning, site support, and system validation efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, automate repetitive design tasks, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs and strong familiarity with Rockwell Automation components and hardware integration.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, ECAD, or similar electrical design software.
• Experience creating electrical control drawings, wiring diagrams, and automation documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Qualifications

Previous exposure to GMP-regulated environments, GDP requirements, pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences facilities, BAS/HVAC systems, or Siemens Desigo platforms is highly preferred.

Pay

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000/year (USD) + annual bonus opportunity of approximately 14% - 26% (ESOP + year-end bonus).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid training opportunities
• PTO