Automation Engineer - CNC & Robotics Solutions

Unify Recruit; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Automation Exposure

Career Growth

Job summary

Unify Recruit is seeking technically driven automation engineering professionals to design and deliver advanced manufacturing solutions, including CNC tools, robotics, and material handling systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering, sales, operations, and customer-facing teams to translate client needs into practical automation concepts. Opportunities include automation solutions engineering, proposal development, or project management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience in industrial automation, robotics, CNC machining, or manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of robotic automation systems, machine tending, or material handling applications.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong technical problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, sales, operations, and customer-facing teams.
• Experience with technical proposals, automation system integration, cost estimating, or project management is a plus.
• Familiarity with FANUC robotics, industrial controls, PLCs, or automated manufacturing systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate automation solutions involving industrial robotics, CNC machines, and material handling systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering teams to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Review customer specifications and translate technical requirements into automation concepts.
• Support technical proposals, system layouts, equipment cost estimates, and project budgets.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate automation projects, suppliers, engineering resources, and implementation schedules.
• Support technical discussions, customer presentations, and project handoffs.
• Perform ROI evaluations, feasibility assessments, and process improvement analyses.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful automation solutions.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Manufacturing processes

Technical proposals

Automation system integration

Cost estimating

Project management

FANUC robotics familiarity

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Automation Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Unify Recruit is seeking technically driven automation engineering professionals to design and deliver advanced manufacturing solutions, including CNC tools, robotics, and material handling systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering, sales, operations, and customer-facing teams to translate client needs into practical automation concepts. Opportunities include automation solutions engineering, proposal development, or project management.