Production Automation Technician

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 temperature control, air quality, and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries, and ensure the safe transport of food and lifesaving medicines. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose to enhance the lives we live and the world we share.

About the role

Carrier Climate Solutions in Collierville, TN is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Production Automation Technician to join our engineering and maintenance team. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the technical cornerstone of our automated infrastructure—driving continuous process improvements, maximizing system reliability, and ensuring our production lines operate at peak efficiency. Onsite, 1st shift plus overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, installations, upgrades, and modifications on PLCs, VFDs, plant networking, and automated systems.
• Lead high-impact projects aimed at optimizing manufacturing processes and implementing advanced technology.
• Act as the technical specialist for the maintenance team, guiding complex troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Maximize equipment performance by ensuring reliability, repeatability, uptime, and consistent product quality.
• Maintain and update the file directory for all production equipment, ensuring access to the latest software revisions and files.
• Document all program and system control modifications for traceability.
• Optimize spare parts inventory in collaboration with the team to reduce costs while maintaining preparedness.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment, leading by example with PPE and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster productivity, efficiency, and a supportive team dynamic.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years with a focus on automation/process controls.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the USA; no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Automated Systems, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 and $158,000.00. Factors affecting pay within this range include skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may also be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) or other retirement plans.
• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation (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 may vary depending on state and local laws, eligibility factors, and collective bargaining agreements.