Senior Automation Engineer - Lead Plant Automation & AI

Westlake Royal Building Products; Bristol (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer in Bristol, TN to lead automation projects across its manufacturing operations. This role offers an opportunity to drive safety and efficiency improvements, manage cross-functional projects, and implement impactful solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. Hands-on skills with PLC programming and industrial robotics are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in automation and capital project management.
• Hands-on knowledge of ladder logic and industrial robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with teams to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Industrial robotics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related

Tools

AutoCAD

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Job description

Westlake Royal Building Products is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer in Bristol, TN to lead automation projects across its manufacturing operations. This role offers an opportunity to drive safety and efficiency improvements, manage cross-functional projects, and implement impactful solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. Hands-on skills with PLC programming and industrial robotics are essential.