Automation Engineer

Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety, and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality, and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries, and ensure the safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines, and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share.

About the role

The Automation Engineer designs, implements, and maintains the automated and control systems at a Carrier manufacturing facility, driving advanced, smart-manufacturing capabilities. This hands-on role integrates equipment, robotics, and control systems into the operation.

Responsibilities

• Designs, programs, and implements automation and control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, vision).
• Supports the implementation, integration, and fine-tuning of automated equipment.
• Develops automation projects to improve productivity, quality, and ergonomics.
• Diagnoses and resolves faults in control and automation systems.
• Partners with Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance on equipment upgrades.
• Documents standards, programs, and procedures for automated systems.
• Supports Industry 4.0 / smart-factory data connectivity initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing systems and production line optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Control Engineering.
• Knowledge of machine vision and Industry 4.0 / IIoT / Smart Factory and digital manufacturing.
• Programming across multiple platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Fanuc, KUKA).
• Hands-on programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks.
• Hands-on experience owning the integration, implementation, and scaling of robotics and advanced automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of machine safety standards and safe equipment implementation practices.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 and $158,000.00. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.