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Lead Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Mount Holly, NC USFull-time$117k–$150k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead manufacturing automation initiatives, establish OT standards, and manage infrastructure for high-volume production equipment.

Role type

Lead Manufacturing Automation Engineer (IC)

Builds

Industrial automation systems, controls infrastructure, and OT environments for facility and production equipment.

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation / OT Cybersecurity

Required skills

Industrial automation systems, Control system design, Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, FactoryTalk View SE, ThinManager, Industrial Ethernet networks, OT cybersecurity, Technical leadership, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

VMware vSphere administration, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, PLC/HMI/SCADA/VFD migration, FANUC robotics integration, SQL database systems, CISA/NIST/ISA-62443 frameworks

Technologies

Allen-Bradley PLC, FactoryTalk View SE, ThinManager, VMware vSphere, Industrial Ethernet, SCADA, HMI, FANUC Robotics, SQL

Responsibilities

Lead automation lifecycle and obsolescence management, Design and maintain industrial Ethernet infrastructure, Provide advanced troubleshooting for controls and networking, Support OT cybersecurity initiatives, Mentor automation engineers and maintenance personnel, Develop plant automation technology roadmap

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC