Automation Engineer II - Advanced Manufacturing

Accentuate Staffing; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing has partnered with a global manufacturing organization to hire an Automation Engineer II to support next-generation automated production systems in a regulated environment. You will drive system design, validation, and maintenance for PLC/SCADA/DCS and MES interfaces on cross-functional, global teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automation or process-based manufacturing, strong project execution, and a track record of delivering compliant, high-reliability solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in automation or process-based manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA/DCS, MES platforms, and industrial data systems.
• Project management experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma and structured problem-solving.
• Strong communication and ability to work with cross-functional/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to design and implement automated process systems that meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve process control systems, including standards, specifications, and maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and internal stakeholders to define interfaces and ensure successful integration and startup.
• Plan and execute system improvements and maintenance aligning with production schedules and goals.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives as a subject matter expert for automation and control systems.
• Drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving while supporting training, documentation, and change management processes.

Skills

Automation engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

PLC/SCADA/DCS

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MES platforms

Industrial data systems

Job description

Accentuate Staffing has partnered with a global manufacturing organization to hire an Automation Engineer II to support next-generation automated production systems in a regulated environment. You will drive system design, validation, and maintenance for PLC/SCADA/DCS and MES interfaces on cross-functional, global teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automation or process-based manufacturing, strong project execution, and a track record of delivering compliant, high-reliability solutions