Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Vision Systems

Destaco; Elon, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW in Elon, North Carolina, is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, integrate, and support automated assembly and testing equipment onsite. The role collaborates with manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to move systems from concept through commissioning and provide ongoing production support.

The ideal candidate has hands-on PLC and robot programming experience, a safety-first mindset, and a drive to develop skills in a fast-paced production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, controls or related field.
• 3+ years in programming and troubleshooting PLCs in industrial settings.
• Hands-on robotics programming and integration into automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and debug PLCs for assembly automation equipment.
• Program and integrate industrial robots for pick-and-place and material handling.
• Develop HMI screens and vision system integration for inspection and control.
• Troubleshoot and improve machines to boost uptime and OEE.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and controls documentation.

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

FANUC robots

Universal Robots

HMI platforms

Keyence vision

CAD tools

Job description

OPW in Elon, North Carolina, is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, integrate, and support automated assembly and testing equipment onsite. The role collaborates with manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to move systems from concept through commissioning and provide ongoing production support.

The ideal candidate has hands-on PLC and robot programming experience, a safety-first mindset, and a drive to develop skills in a fast-paced production