Factory Automation Engineer

📍 Location: Savannah, GA | Kentucky | Tennessee 📅 Job Type: Full-Time ✈️ Travel: Business trips may be required per customer request (regional U.S. sites) 💰 Salary: Based on Experience 🩺 Benefits: 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision | 401(k) Match | PTO & Holidays | Paid Lunch | Commuter Benefit

🏢 About Us

SK AX USA, Inc. is a leading global IT service provider and a subsidiary of SK Group, one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates. Our U.S. operations focus on IT consulting, infrastructure support, smart factory solutions, and digital innovation.

We are seeking a driven Factory Automation Engineer to join our Smart Factory division and play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting factory automation systems across manufacturing sites in the U.S. This role will directly contribute to SK’s digital transformation initiatives by optimizing production efficiency and ensuring reliable operations.

🌐 Learn more about SK AX USA: https://www.skccus.com

🧠 Key Responsibilities

✅ Automation System Design & Integration

Develop, configure, and optimize PLC, SCADA, HMI, and MES/EAP automation systems.

Integrate automation equipment with IT/OT infrastructure and enterprise systems.

Design and document automation workflows, control logic, and system interfaces.

✅ Implementation & Commissioning

Install, test, and commission automation hardware/software at manufacturing sites.

Provide technical support during system go-live and post-deployment stabilization.

Ensure preventive maintenance and lifecycle management of automation systems.

✅ Troubleshooting & Support

Diagnose and resolve system issues, equipment malfunctions, or integration failures.

Provide on-call and emergency support as required, including off-hours.