Senior Automation Engineer - Lean Manufacturing & SCADA

Fox Factory; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Factory is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead and deliver manufacturing automation projects in our Georgia facilities. You will specification, install, document, and troubleshoot automation equipment for new and existing products and processes, coordinating with outside suppliers and internal teams.

You will design SCADA/PLC programs, develop process improvements, and drive lean manufacturing initiatives across 24/7 production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in automation, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 7+ years in manufacturing automation and process improvement.
• Experience with PLC/HMI, robots and motion control programming.
• Ability to meet deadlines; work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation projects with outside suppliers from concept to commissioning.
• Provide automation leadership and 24/7 plant support.
• Develop SCADA & PLC programs to address improvements.
• Lead project management and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Design and optimize manufacturing methods and equipment layouts.
• Prepare PFMEA, process flow charts and work instructions.
• Collaborate on DFMA with planning and design staff.
• Coordinate with management on production schedules and capabilities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC/HMI control

Robotics & motion

Data acquisition/vision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SCADA programming

Robot controllers

PID control

Vision systems

Job description

Fox Factory is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead and deliver manufacturing automation projects in our Georgia facilities. You will specification, install, document, and troubleshoot automation equipment for new and existing products and processes, coordinating with outside suppliers and internal teams.

You will design SCADA/PLC programs, develop process improvements, and drive lean manufacturing initiatives across 24/7 production.