Automation Engineering Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Rocky Mount, Virginia, VA Full Time Manufacturing and Production Posted 07/25/2026

The Automation Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of automation equipment within our manufacturing facility. This role involves overseeing, maintaining, and optimizing automated systems, as well as providing leadership and technical support to the team. The Automation Engineering Technician is responsible for upholding safety standards, minimizing downtime, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage the operation of automation equipment to maintain consistent production levels, reduce downtime, and ensure product quality.
• Maintain equipment, maintenance schedules and repairs to prevent or to promptly address equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment performance, maintenance tasks, and any required repairs.
• Assist in the installation and setup of new automation systems, ensuring proper calibration and functionality
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards to maintain a safe work environment. Participate in safety teams.
• Utilize the CMMS, Quality software, ERP and other programs or software to optimize production.

• High school diploma or equivalent; a technical degree or certification in automation, engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Proven experience in the operation and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs ("Programmable Logic Controllers") and basic understanding of automation controls is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills, supporting an interactive team culture.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards related to automation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Extensive travel to the corporate office in California will be required in the first few months for training purposes

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This position is based in Rocky Mount, VA and is onsite Monday through Friday supporting a three-shift operation. Remote candidates will not be considered for this role.

• 32.65 to $40.86 per hour
• 10% Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Compensation is determined based on non-discriminatory, business-related factors, including, but not limited to, training, experience, education, and/or professional certifications, geographic location, and market data.

Traditional Medicinals, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud equal-opportunity employers. We wholeheartedly embrace authenticity, diversity, and people's differences. We acknowledge, celebrate, and support individuality to the great advantage of our consumers, stakeholders, products, and the planet. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our people.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law