Automation Engineer

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation Engineer located in Orangeburg SC

Reporting to the Automation Manager the Automation Engineer this role will be responsible for specifying, designing, installing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• CAD, robot and PLC programming, and other automation components.
• Testing: oscilloscope, cable and harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer. Inspection: bare board, systems, components, cable and harness, microscope, measuring tools.
• Mechanical & Electrical Tools: taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools.
• Office skills: Office software to include, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several
• Take ownership during the entire life cycle of automation projects, from concept to feasibility and from fabrication and test to production.
• Define, develop, and deploy automation into Flex sites. Design the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to suppliers.
• Provide on-site support during machine build, debug and testing/qualification.
• Supervise installation and testing to verify requirements and specifications are met.
• Draft qualification protocols and support equipment qualification activities. manufacturing solutions with the best combination of manual, semi-automation and/or full automation. Evaluate and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
• Participate in design reviews and provide status reports as per established schedule.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment.

Here is some of what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electriac Engineering
• 5 years of Engineering Experience, including broad-based Automation and Engineering PLC, Robot/Cobalt, Vision Systems (Preferred)
• 5 years of experience in Engineering role hands on experience  
• Design and engineer moderate and complex automation equipment, tooling, and applications
• Make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Support new product development automation needs, facilitate assembly processes through the implementation of assembly cells and automated equipment at NPI stage and ensure meeting development timeline

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 07-13-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-13-2026

Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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