Manufacturing & Maintenance Leader

Carrier; Santa Catarina; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

Carrier, a global leader in climate and energy solutions, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. You will oversee entry to professional level staff, guide manufacturing processes, and set objectives for engineering teams.

Your role includes directing recruitment for entry-level staff and coordinating cross-functional support across maintenance and production. Responsibilities span debugging automation, leading Industry 4.0 initiatives, and improving equipment availability through

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in automation/related field.
• 3+ years in industrial automation and manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on PLC/HMI programming in AB, Siemens, Mitsubishi.

Responsibilities

• Program and support PLCs, HMIs, robots, safety devices, and vision systems.
• Support new processes and POC machinery from definition to validation.
• Perform on-site commissioning, FAT/SAT, and initial production support.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Robot programming

Automation engineering

Industrial networking

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, or Controls Engineering

Tools

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Vision systems

Safety PLCs

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, 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, life‑saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world‑class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About the role

Supervises entry to professional level employees or team leaders in Manufacturing Engineering. Establishes day to day objectives and guidelines for manufacturing processes, product specifications, and other areas of manufacturing engineering. Provides direction to employees and directs recruitment of support/entry level staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming and supporting PLCs, HMIs, industrial and collaborative robots, safety devices and vision systems.
• Participate in the implementation of new processes and POC (Proof of Concept) machinery, from technical definition through on‑site validation.
• Perform on‑site commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and provide initial production support during the implementation of new equipment and processes.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control, automation, and robotics failures.
• Document and generate programs, electrical schematics, technical manuals, engineering changes, training and standard work.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and suppliers) during equipment startup.
• Coordinate and follow up with external vendors during the implementation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Provide support for Industry 4.0 initiatives and connectivity projects.
• Manage user access and licensing for software and applications installed on the different site's servers.
• Lead and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment, with primary focus on robotic welding cells, PLC‑controlled machinery, automation systems, and safety devices.
• Develop and continuously improve preventive maintenance plans for critical equipment to maximize equipment availability and reliability while minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for repetitive and critical equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor maintenance and equipment performance through KPIs such as downtime, MTBF, MTTR, preventive maintenance compliance, and equipment availability, driving continuous improvement actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation and manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC and HMI programming: Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi.
• Industrial and collaborative robot programming: Yaskawa / FANUC / ABB.
• Industrial safety systems: safety PLCs, light curtains, scanners, safety relays.
• Programming and tuning of vision systems.
• Industrial networking knowledge (EtherNet/I‑P, Profinet, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Industry 4.0 concepts and applications.
• Advanced English.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees' health, security, and success.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.