Jobs in Murfreesboro, TN

About the role

The Automation   Engineer   provides plant-level strategic and technical leadership for automated manufacturing systems. The   role   owns automation standards,   design   governance , capital execution, launch   readiness, performance improvement, and lifecycle management. Acting as the   approval   authority for new systems and significant modifications, the A utoma tion Engineer   ensures automation solutions are safe , standardized,   maintainable, financially justified, and capable of   stable   production   performance before   transfer   to operations.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, mechatronics, controls, or   a related   engineering discipline.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in manufacturing automation,   controls   engineering, systems integration, or advanced manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading automation capital projects valued at $500,000 or more, including technical scope, supplier management, schedule, budget, commissioning, and acceptance.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, OEE improvement, structured problem-solving, risk assessment, and equipment-launch processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, control narratives, network drawings, safety documentation, and supplier technical proposals.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to   establish   technical direction and hold stakeholders accountable to standards.
• Advanced understanding of Rockwell Automation ControlLogix and CompactLogix architectures
• ability to review ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagrams
• proficiency   navigating and managing projects in   RSLogix   5000 and Studio 5000.
• Ability to review and approve FactoryTalk View SE and ME applications, alarm strategies, operator interfaces, security, and system integration.
• Working knowledge of FANUC robot programming and system integration, including Teach Pendant programs, logic validation,   iRVision, Dual Check Safety, CR-series collaborative robot safety concepts, and   Roboguide   simulation.
• Ability to review Keyence CV-X and Cognex In-Sight or   VisionPro   applications, including lighting, inspection criteria, pass/fail thresholds, and vision-to-PLC or vision-to-robot communications.