About this roleCarrier Climate Solutions is seeking a qualified
Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer to join our engineering department.
The
Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing our manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will design robust automation solutions, troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems, and collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and operational reliability throughout our facility. Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer also mentors junior engineers and maintenance technicians, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
This is an
onsite role in Collierville, TN.Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and support manufacturing control systems and automation solutions.
- Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, VFD, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Lead root-cause analysis efforts on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Support installation, startup, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics and control system documentation.
- Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and uptime.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with company safety standards and applicable electrical codes.
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of experience in programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley, PLCs, HMIs and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
- 5+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical, controls, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
- Ability to read, understand, and develop electrical schematics.
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and machine safety standards.
- Experience with conveyors, stamping presses, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with servo drives, encoders, industrial networking, and Ethernet communications.
- Experience in Siemens programming languages.
- Experience with 6-Axis robots.
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
- Effective English communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Serve as the technical lead for controls-related projects.
- Mentor junior engineers and maintenance technicians.
- Provide technical guidance during equipment upgrades, automation projects, and troubleshooting activities.
- Drive reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Additional information- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA.
- No visa sponsoring available.
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
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier CorporateThe specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Application DeadlineApplications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 31 July 2026
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