Factory Automation Engineer

Job overview

The Factory Automation Engineer role is full-time and onsite at manufacturing sites; the posting lists Savannah, GA, Kentucky, and Tennessee as locations and says regional U.S. business trips may be required. Salary is based on experience, with no numeric amount specified. The role supports SK AX USA’s Smart Factory division and digital transformation initiatives. The engineer designs, integrates, commissions, and supports automation systems to improve production efficiency and operational reliability. The work spans controls, IT/OT integration, troubleshooting, process optimization, compliance, and collaboration with client and engineering teams.

What you'll do

• Develop, configure, and optimize PLC, SCADA, HMI, and MES/EAP systems
• integrate automation equipment with IT/OT infrastructure and enterprise systems
• document workflows, control logic, and interfaces
• install, test, and commission hardware and software
• support go-live and stabilization
• maintain systems
• diagnose and resolve system and integration issues
• provide on-call and emergency support as required, including off-hours
• identify improvements to reduce downtime and increase throughput
• support Industry 4.0 and digital twin initiatives
• ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• gather requirements
• document configurations and changes
• and train operators and engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

factory automation engineer

smart factory

plc

scada

hmi

mes/eap

it/ot integration

savannah ga

kentucky

tennessee

on-call support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) match
• paid time off and holidays
• paid lunch
• commuter benefit.

Why this role

The posting lists employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, paid lunch, and a commuter benefit.

About the employer

SK AX USA Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.