Automation Engineer - Project

About the role

We are 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 role offers an opportunity to work on large-scale equipment installations, automation upgrades, robotics, industrial controls, and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Making manufacturing process automation

Pay

$102,000/yr. - $115,000/yr.

Schedule

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