Senior Automation Engineer — Global Assembly & OEE Leader

KG Tiger; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent relocation benefits

Job summary

A leading faucet brand in North America is seeking a professional to support automated assembly equipment in New Bern. You will act as the primary contact for equipment support, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to global strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a BS in Engineering, functional knowledge of machine controls, and at least 5 years of experience in production assembly. Excellent communication skills and team collaboration are essential in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in high volume production assembly.
• Experience in development, validation, and process optimization of capital projects.
• Demonstrated success handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for automated assembly equipment support.
• Own the OEE metric and drive improvement.
• Lead process troubleshooting efforts alongside cross-functional teams.

Skills

Functional knowledge of PLC-based machine controls

Robotics, sensor, and vision applications

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to read and interpret ladder logic

Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls software

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

A leading faucet brand in North America is seeking a professional to support automated assembly equipment in New Bern. You will act as the primary contact for equipment support, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to global strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a BS in Engineering, functional knowledge of machine controls, and at least 5 years of experience in production assembly. Excellent communication skills and team collaboration are essential in this fast-paced role.