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Wabtec Corporation · 17 hours ago

Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$77K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and solutions for the freight and transit rail sectors. As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, you will develop and implement automation solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and safety across the Jackson and Lexington plants.

Railroad Manufacture

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement automation systems (robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, vision systems, etc.) to support manufacturing operations

Provide hands-on troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance support for automated equipment

Partner with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities that reduce cost, improve throughput, and enhance safety

Support capital projects by specifying, sourcing, and commissioning new automated equipment

Maintain accurate documentation of automation systems including electrical schematics, software programs, and operational manuals

Train maintenance and production staff on operation and troubleshooting of automated systems

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment uptime, reliability, and efficiency

Collaborate with vendors and integrators for automation upgrades and new system implementation

Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies

Provide automation support for both Jackson and Lexington facilities, requiring travel between sites up to 40% of time

Qualification

PLC programmingAutomation engineeringRoboticsHMI developmentLean ManufacturingTroubleshootingCommunication skillsTeamwork abilitiesProblem-solving skills