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Automation Engineer

Maxton, NC, us💼 Full-time💰 $68,900–$68,900🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, install, and maintain automated machinery and processes (robots, metering systems, material handling) to improve manufacturing efficiency for freight, locomotive, and transit vehicle brake components.

Role type

Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)

Builds

Automated production lines, condition-based monitoring (CBM) systems, and upgraded facility equipment for brake manufacturing.

Domain

Industrial Manufacturing / Rail Components / Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

robotics, industrial automation, project management, computer programming, system troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical wiring design, VFDs, PPE compliance

Preferred skills

condition-based monitoring (CBM) design, vendor management, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen participation

Technologies

robots, VFDs, condition-based monitoring systems, industrial process systems

Responsibilities

Design and commission new automation systems and upgrades; program automated components; manage contractors and staff for project installation and startup; test systems and correct quality/safety issues; conduct routine maintenance; support Lean Manufacturing programs.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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