Automation Process Engineer — Travel 40-50% (Industrial)

WorkNovas LLC; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkNovas LLC in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automation across multiple manufacturing lines. This onsite role requires hands-on project leadership and strong collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and software teams.

The candidate should have 3+ years in manufacturing automation, PLC/SCADA experience, and a Lean/ TPM mindset; travel up to 40-50% is expected to support 4-6 plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation or related field.
• Experience in industrial automation, robotics, and control systems integration.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a manufacturing or technical environment; heavy manufacturing in a Discrete operation or Doors industry highly preferred; Additional 4 years of experience in lieu of engineering degree.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, TPM and process optimization.
• Proficiency in automation software and tools (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Python for scripting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to lead complex automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and changing business needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt) preferred

Responsibilities

• Support 4-6 plants with automation initiatives.
• Lead complex automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering and operations.
• Travel up to 40-50% as needed to support plants.
• Analyze data to identify ROI and equipment improvements.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics integration

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Lean manufacturing

Automation software

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation or related field

Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Tools

Braincube

AspenTech

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

WorkNovas LLC in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automation across multiple manufacturing lines. This onsite role requires hands-on project leadership and strong collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and software teams.

The candidate should have 3+ years in manufacturing automation, PLC/SCADA experience, and a Lean/ TPM mindset; travel up to 40-50% is expected to support 4-6 plants.