About this role:The Automation Engineer designs, implements, and maintains the automated and control systems at a Carrier manufacturing facility, driving advanced, smart-manufacturing capabilities. This hands-on role integrates equipment, robotics, and control systems into the operation.
Key Responsibilities:- Designs, programs and implements automation and control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, vision).
- Supports the implementation, integration, and fine-tuning of automated equipment.
- Develops automation projects to improve productivity, quality, and ergonomics.
- Diagnoses and resolves faults in control and automation systems.
- Partners with Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance on equipment upgrades.
- Documents standards, programs, and procedures for automated systems.
- Supports Industry 4.0 / smart-factory data connectivity initiatives.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing systems and production line optimization.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or Control Engineering.
- Knowledge of machine vision and Industry 4.0 / IIoT/ Smart Factory and digital manufacturing.
- Programming across multiple platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Fanuc, KUKA).
- Hands-on programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and industrial networks.
- Hands-on experience owning the integration, implementation, and scaling of robotics and advanced automated equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
- Working knowledge of machine safety standards and safe equipment implementation practices.
Pay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other CompensationThis position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
BenefitsEmployees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
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Application DeadlineApplications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 15 August 2026
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