Automation Project Engineer

Pro Found Recruiting, LLC; Mebane (NC); In loco; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Pro Found Recruiting, LLC is seeking an Automation Project Engineer in Mebane, NC. This onsite role focuses on guiding automation projects from planning through commissioning, coordinating suppliers and equipment, and ensuring successful handover to production.

You’ll work with a global engineering team and travel up to 25% domestically or internationally as needed. A strong automation background and PLC experience are required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of automation engineering experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens or Rockwell PLC systems is essential.
• Experience in process automation or machine integration and willingness to learn.
• Strong coordination, organization and communication skills to manage suppliers and projects.

Mansioni

• Lead automation and electrical project scopes from planning through startup and handover.
• Define technical requirements, coordinate suppliers and manage scope, schedules and budgets.
• Integrate equipment and controls into connected production systems.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, documentation and training.
• Provide escalated technical support to plant teams and suppliers for complex issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT on automation standards and system security.

Conoscenze

Automation engineering experience

Project coordination

Electrical systems integration

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Strumenti

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Process automation

Descrizione del lavoro

Automation Project Engineer

Mebane, NC | Full-time, onsite | $100,000-120,000 base + discretionary annual bonus | Relocation assistance available

Our client, a growing global food manufacturer, is adding an Automation Project Engineer to its corporate engineering team as it undertakes a major, multiyear expansion in Mebane.

You’ll help bring new production capacity online, guiding automation projects from initial planning through installation, commissioning and handover. Based at the factory and reporting to an engineering manager in Europe, you’ll work with local colleagues, equipment suppliers and a global engineering team.

The opportunity

This role combines project ownership with hands-on technical problem solving. Most of your time will involve coordinating projects and suppliers, with approximately 10-20% spent investigating controls issues, reviewing code and helping resolve problems that require deeper automation expertise.

The work spans both process automation and production machinery, from ingredient handling, mixing and baking to filling and packaging. You’ll have exposure to varied equipment and technologies, a substantial project pipeline and experienced engineering colleagues in Europe and Asia.

What you’ll do

• Carry automation and electrical project scopes from planning through startup and handover.
• Define technical requirements, coordinate suppliers and manage scope, schedules and budgets.
• Integrate equipment and controls into connected production systems.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, documentation and training.
• Provide escalated technical support when plant teams or suppliers need help resolving complex issues.
• Work with engineering and IT colleagues on automation standards, industrial networks and system security.

What you’ll bring

• Approximately five or more years of relevant automation engineering experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens or Rockwell PLC systems.
• Experience in process automation, machine integration or both, with an interest in learning across the plant.
• The judgment, organization and communication skills to coordinate suppliers and take increasing ownership of projects.

Food manufacturing experience is welcome. Relevant experience in other consumer goods manufacturing, chemical processing, equipment manufacturing or systems integration will also be considered. You don’t need experience with every technology used onsite; a strong technical foundation and willingness to learn matter.

Work arrangement

Monday - Friday onsite in Mebane, NC.

Domestic and international travel may reach approximately 25%, although initial work will be concentrated locally. Training in Europe is anticipated. Occasional support outside normal hours and commissioning work may be required.