Automation Specialist
$100k - $120kZSG
Automation Specialist
Lexington, North Carolina 4-on / 4-off Rotating Schedule | 12-Hour Shifts $100k-$120k + company-wide profit sharing bonus About the Role A leading steel manufacturing company is seeking an Automation Specialist to support automation and controls systems in a fast-paced production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on automation professional with strong PLC troubleshooting and programming experience who is looking for a guaranteed growth path into a future Automation Engineer role with a Fortune 100 manufacturer. This position is focused on maintaining uptime, diagnosing automation issues, and supporting continuous improvement across plant systems. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly in PLC logic, troubleshooting electrical controls, and supporting commissioning and system upgrades. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot and maintain plant automation systems in a manufacturing environmentDiagnose and resolve issues involving PLCs, I/O, sensors, drives/VFDs, communications, and electrical controls
Modify PLC programs and support automation-related system improvements
Troubleshoot industrial control panels and automated equipment
Respond to automation downtime events and perform root cause analysis
Support commissioning, upgrades, and optimization of plant automation systems
Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve system reliability and performance
Communicate effectively across shifts and within a production environment What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or PLC-focused manufacturing environments
Strong hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience with the ability to work directly in PLC logic
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems
Strong troubleshooting skills across sensors, drives, I/O, control panels, and communication faults
Strong verbal communication skills in an industrial setting (English)
Ability to work a 4-on / 4-off rotating 12-hour shift schedule Preferred Experience Siemens PLC experience strongly preferred
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell experience also considered
Robotics or automated material handling experience
Commissioning experience
Exposure to automation upgrades, controls improvements, or engineering-level project work Why This Opportunity Stands Out $100k-$120k OTE + 15-20% annual profit sharing bonus
Overtime eligible
Clear path toward an Automation Engineer position in a Fortune 100 company
Opportunity to work in a highly automated manufacturing environment
High-impact role supporting critical plant operations Interview Process Phone interview
Technical assessment
On-site interview and plant visit Featured benefits 401(k), Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Tuition assistance, Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance Interested? Apply to this posting or send an updated copy of your resume to Tyler Foster –
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