Automation Engineer

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this role:

The Automation Engineer designs, implements, and maintains the automated and control systems at a Carrier manufacturing facility, driving advanced, smart-manufacturing capabilities. This hands-on role integrates equipment, robotics, and control systems into the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs, programs and implements automation and control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, vision).
• Supports the implementation, integration, and fine-tuning of automated equipment.
• Develops automation projects to improve productivity, quality, and ergonomics.
• Diagnoses and resolves faults in control and automation systems.
• Partners with Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance on equipment upgrades.
• Documents standards, programs, and procedures for automated systems.
• Supports Industry 4.0 / smart-factory data connectivity initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing systems and production line optimization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or Control Engineering.
• Knowledge of machine vision and Industry 4.0 / IIoT/ Smart Factory and digital manufacturing.
• Programming across multiple platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Fanuc, KUKA).
• Hands-on programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and industrial networks.
• Hands-on experience owning the integration, implementation, and scaling of robotics and advanced automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of machine safety standards and safe equipment implementation practices.

Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier CorporateThe specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 15 August 2026

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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.