Automation Engineer - Robotics, PLC & Vision Systems

Markem-Imaje; Elon, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, and commission PLC-controlled assembly and testing equipment onsite in Elon, NC. You will work cross-functionally to implement robotics, vision inspection, and control systems, delivering reliable automated solutions from concept through commissioning.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, safety, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years programming and troubleshooting PLCs in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience programming industrial robots and integrating them into automated systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and debug PLCs for assembly automation equipment.
• Program and integrate industrial robots (FANUC, UR) for various automation tasks.
• Develop HMI screens and interfaces for machine control and diagnostics.
• Integrate vision systems for part inspection and quality verification.
• Configure servo motion control, VFDs, and motor drives.
• Coordinate with mechanical/electrical engineers during concept and design phases.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot integration

HMI development

Vision systems

Troubleshooting

OEE optimization

Safety systems

Electrical schematics

P&ID reading

Lean manufacturing

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Controls Engineering

Tools

FANUC robotics

Universal Robots

Keyence vision

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Modbus TCP

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

OPW is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, and commission PLC-controlled assembly and testing equipment onsite in Elon, NC. You will work cross-functionally to implement robotics, vision inspection, and control systems, delivering reliable automated solutions from concept through commissioning.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, safety, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams.