Automation Engineer: Smart Manufacturing & Process Automation

Mohawk Industries; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated systems in our manufacturing facilities. You will configure sensors, actuators, and communication protocols while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate needs into precise specs and intuitive operator interfaces.

This role emphasizes thorough testing, troubleshooting, and documenting technical solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Configure and integrate automation components such as sensors, actuators, and communication protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate automation requirements into technical specs.
• Create intuitive interfaces for operators to monitor and control systems.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot automation solutions to resolve issues.
• Analyze processes to identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Automation systems

Sensors & actuators

Communication protocols

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mohawk Industries is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated systems in our manufacturing facilities. You will configure sensors, actuators, and communication protocols while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate needs into precise specs and intuitive operator interfaces.

This role emphasizes thorough testing, troubleshooting, and documenting technical solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity across operations.