Process Engineer - Automation

Join Our Team as a Process Engineer

• Automation at Johnson Electric! Location: Springfield, TN (onsite) Relocation: Relocation support provided Travel: Less than 5% As our next Process Engineer
• Automation, you’ll support and improve automated manufacturing processes in our high-volume operation. You’ll work with automated equipment, PLCs, robotics, machine vision, and manufacturing processes while partnering across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance. You’ll also support new equipment installations, product launches, automation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Work hands-on with automated equipment, PLCs, robotics, machine vision, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Support new equipment installations, product launches, and automation projects. Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams. Build your automation and manufacturing expertise in a high-volume production environment. Contribute directly to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. What You’ll Be Doing: Support, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes and automated equipment. Participate in automation projects, new equipment installations, and product launches. Improve safety, quality, productivity, cycle time, scrap, and overall process performance. Work with PLCs, robotics, machine vision, sensors, controls, and other automated technologies. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and solve manufacturing challenges. Support process documentation, continuous improvement initiatives, and automotive quality activities. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 3+ years of experience in process, manufacturing, controls, or automation engineering. Experience with PLCs, robotics, automated equipment, machine vision, controls, or related automation technologies. Experience supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, automation, or continuous improvement projects. Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment. Must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. . Bonus Points If You Have: Experience with Allen-Bradley or Keyence PLCs. Experience with KUKA or other industrial robots and machine vision systems. Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies. Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies. Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred How to Apply: Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com
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What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers the opportunity to grow professionally and personally alongside dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues. We offer competitive pay and benefits along with a culture designed to help our people flourish. Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment process. Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems.

We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.