Automation Engineer

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Thomasville, NC is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated systems in our manufacturing facilities.

You will configure components, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build user-friendly interfaces for operators to monitor and control automation. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Configure and integrate automation components such as sensors, actuators, and communication protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Create intuitive interfaces for operators to monitor and control automated systems.
• Integrate different automation components and systems to ensure seamless communication and functionality.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of automation solutions to identify and resolve issues.
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall quality.
• Implement changes to streamline workflows and increase productivity.
• Create detailed documentation, including technical specifications, user manuals, and standard operating procedures for implemented automation systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Sensors

Actuators

Communication protocols

Job description

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Automation Engineer

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Thomasville, North Carolina, United States, 27360

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The Automation Engineer is an established performer that works to facilitate and support the Engineering function and relevant projects by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems and processes. This role helps to configure and maintain automation components and processes in manufacturing facilities.

What you’ll do:

Configure and integrate automation components such as sensors, actuators, and communication protocols.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand automation requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for operators to monitor and control automated systems effectively.

Integrate different automation components and systems to ensure seamless communication and functionality.

Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of automation solutions to identify and resolve issues.

Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall quality.

Implement changes to streamline workflows and increase productivity.

Create detailed documentation, including technical specifications, user manuals, and standard operating procedures for implemented automation systems.

Perform accurate analyses, conduct research, and draw meaningful conclusions about potential job/work-area impacts.

Draw from prior experience, interpret facts, and identify incomplete data/anomalies to solve problems.

Use innovative solutions to enhance personal work and, where applicable, the work of the team.

Effectively apply functional, process, and procedural or technical knowledge to address business challenges.

Provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals.

Influence others within the job area through explanation of facts and policies to resolve routine issues.

Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

2-4 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

What you’re good at:

Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.

Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.

What Else?

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be fluctuating temperatures, and additional department-specific variables. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, and may include hearing protection, safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, and eye protection.
• On-call hours may be required in this role.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; walking, bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.