Senior Automation Engineer - HVAC, ROI & Global Travel

Global Connect Technologies

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Automation Lead to drive end-to-end automation projects for heat exchanger and heavy assembly lines. You will design, implement, and sustain automation solutions, troubleshoot PLC/HMI/safety systems, and lead vendors through RFQ, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing automation, a strong ROI mindset, and travel up to international sites.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
10+ years of manufacturing automation experience in production environments.
8+ years of experience developing business cases and delivering verified manufacturing savings.
8+ years of experience commissioning and sustaining automation systems in live facilities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing automation from design through commissioning and production support.

Responsibilities

Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning, ramp-up and sustaining.
Develop automation solutions for heat exchangers and heavy assemblies.
Support automation for tube insertion/expansion, welding, brazing, leak/pressure testing, material handling, and fixturing.
Lead final assembly automation including refrigerant charging, piping, brazing/welding, sensor installation, and EOL testing.
Troubleshoot PLC/HMI/safety systems (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Siemens).
Support automated test systems using pressure/leak/functional testing and LabVIEW.