Automation Engineer

Title: Automation Engineer/Technician

Compensation: $45-$60/hour ($95k-$125k per year plus bonuses)

Location: Concord/Salisbury/High Point, NC

A Fortune 500 company I'm working with are looking to add Automation Engineers and Technicians into a growing team to help maintain their manufacturing sites across North Carolina and the U.S.

This will be 4 on, 4 off 12-hour shifts and you will be eligible for shift bonuses above the stated compensation range.

What You’ll Do (Basic Job Functions)

• Diagnose electrical, control, and automation failures, including PLCs, I/O modules, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and servo drives.
• Monitor and adjust PLC logic and update HMI screens/alarms to maximize production quality and minimize downtime.
• Support the startup and debugging of exciting new automation equipment and process improvements.
• Read electrical schematics and P&IDs, collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on root-cause analysis, and champion continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate program backups, follow strict change control, and rigidly uphold safety policies (including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash procedures).

What You Bring (Minimum Qualifications)

• 1–2 years supporting industrial PLC and automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major PLC platform (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and familiarity with HMIs and field sensors.
• A proven ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to work rotational shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays to support our 24/7 operations.

Preferred Extras (Nice-to-Haves)

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with robotics, vision systems, safety PLCs, or servo applications.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and equipment like automated roll forming, conveyors, or paint lines.
• NFPA 70E, OSHA, or specific automation-related certifications.