Automation Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO seeks an Automation Engineer to support the Pratt & Whitney manufacturing site in Asheville, NC. The role involves developing and implementing automation strategies, standardizing PLC code and HMI screens, and improving manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to enhance data acquisition, establish site standards for controls and robotics, and support Ethernet networking while driving continuous improvement to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA, databases, and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support automation requirements for new product development.
• Develop and execute manufacturing methods and identify process optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering teams to improve processes and data acquisition.
• Establish and enforce site standards for controls, robotics, and automation.
• Support Ethernet networking and troubleshoot hardwired components.
• Develop and maintain standard engineering procedures and documentation.
• Support PLC code standardization and HMI screen standardization.
• Resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work independently under direction and meet project timelines.

Skills

5+ years of experience in automated

Ignition SCADA experience

Scripting

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, Manufacturing, or related

Tools

Ignition SCADA

AutoCAD

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

FactoryTalk

RS Networks

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to support manufacturing automation, robotics, and controls at the Pratt & Whitney manufacturing site in Asheville, NC. The candidate will help develop and implement automation strategies, improve manufacturing processes, and standardize PLC code and HMI screens.

Key Responsibilities

• Support automation requirements for new product development.
• Develop and execute manufacturing methods and identify process optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering teams to improve processes and data acquisition.
• Establish and enforce site standards for controls, robotics, and automation.
• Support Ethernet networking and troubleshoot hardwired components.
• Develop and maintain standard engineering procedures and documentation.
• Support PLC code standardization and HMI screen standardization.
• Resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work independently under direction and meet project timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in Industrial Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in automated systems within manufacturing environments, or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA, databases, and scripting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with controls hardware design, components, and architectures.
• Experience troubleshooting components from different manufacturers.
• Knowledge of controls standards evaluation and implementation.
• Experience with system software, PLC code development, and HMI screen development.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk, RS Networks, and MS Office.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and team-building skills.