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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 Fortune 100 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 to grow into a future Automation Engineer role.
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 environment
  • Diagnose 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
  • 5–10+ 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 – tyler@zsgtalent.com

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