Automation Equipment Engineer

Job overview

The Automation Equipment Engineer role is an onsite, full-time contract opportunity in Georgetown, KY, paying $55–$60 per hour. The engineer supports paint manufacturing engineering initiatives for new vehicle programs, automation implementation, equipment refurbishment, and lifecycle management across North American facilities. The role evaluates and plans automation, robotics, and equipment expansion projects, coordinating design, specifications, procurement support, and implementation. Its work helps manufacturing teams standardize equipment and identify ways to reduce project lead times.

What you'll do

• Evaluate equipment and automation proposals
• support automation and robotics planning and implementation
• develop process and equipment layouts
• lead equipment deployment and standardization strategies
• develop specifications and support procurement
• identify lead-time reductions
• report project status, risks, milestones, and KPIs
• collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and stakeholders
• support refurbishment and lifecycle management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation equipment engineer

georgetown ky

reliance one

$55–$60/hr

onsite

contract opportunity

robotics

manufacturing equipment

cad

project management

equipment standardization

pto

paid holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Why this role

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent relevant technical experience; CAD/modeling and specification experience; 2+ years of project management experience. PLC, automotive, paint shop, and robotics experience preferred.

About the employer

Reliance One is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.