Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Wabtec Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Jackson • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $77,400 - $110,300 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Design, develop, and implement automation systems (robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, vision systems, etc.) to support manufacturing operations.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance support for automated equipment.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities that reduce cost, improve throughput, and enhance safety.
- Support capital projects by specifying, sourcing, and commissioning new automated equipment.
- Maintain accurate documentation of automation systems including electrical schematics, software programs, and operational manuals.
- Train maintenance and production staff on operation and troubleshooting of automated systems.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment uptime, reliability, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with vendors and integrators for automation upgrades and new system implementation.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies.
- Provide automation support for both Jackson and Lexington facilities, requiring travel between sites up to 40% of time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and HMI development.
- Experience with robotics, motion control, and vision inspection systems.
- Proficient in reading and developing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across two plant locations.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and TPM principles preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Welfare benefits
- Retirement plans
- Annual bonus (if eligible)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
automation systemsPLC programmingHMI developmentroboticsmotion controlvision inspection systemselectrical schematicstechnical documentationtroubleshootingproblem-solving
Soft skills
communicationteamworkproject managementprioritizationhands-on approach