Automation Engineer

Zobility

Location

Rome, GA, 30162

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

6 September 2026

Job Description:

This position is responsible for analyzing electro-mechanical requirements and establishing concepts, detailed designs, and programs (PLC and Robotic) for a broad scope of automated and integrated systems.
This Automation Engineer needs to be a leader, capable of coordinating engineering and design efforts, working within a team, and comfortable being in front of peers and stakeholders leading/conducting meetings.
May also oversee multiple projects at once and mentor/inspire other junior engineers and designers

Essential Job Functions:

Lead projects in the development, improvement, and implementation of automation in mechanical assembly, machining, and inspection process to include design, specification, directing and managing vendors, collaboration with stakeholders, installation and qualification of automated systems and equipment
Become a trusted source for automated system design, development, and support
Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes
Manage equipment purchase and installation
Coordinate projects and required resources for successful implementation
Work closely with internal and external customers and vendors to resolve issues and provide technical support
Support technicians on the factory floor as necessary in the manufacture, build, and validation of systems
Develop cost and time estimates.
Perform system risk assessments.
Ensure designs meet all safety standards and requirements.
Create support documentation (user manuals, prints, schematics, maintenance schedules, etc.).
Lead and direct meetings with other team members
Manage tooling and gauge design and drawings
Provide training and guidance to all employee levels in the operation and maintenance of new equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve any electro-mechanical related issues remotely and on-site as needed.
Strive to develop new skills and embrace leading technologies
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

5+ years' experience as manufacturing automation engineer
BS in Engineering/Electrical/Automation or equivalent experience
Lean manufacturing practices (Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream Mapping)
Tool and fixture design preferred
Strong Project Management skills
Understanding and detailed knowledge of PLC's, low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, vision systems. Electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics
Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
Design and application knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards
utocad/Solidworks/MS Office suite
Display excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with all stakeholders
ll team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of our Client.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.