Automation Engineer I
About The Position
The Automation Engineer I will be responsible for designing and developing electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment and automated processes. This role involves creating and maintaining electrical documentation, designing control architectures, and programming various industrial control devices. The engineer will support Industry 4.0 initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and analyze production data to identify optimization opportunities. The position requires ensuring compliance with safety standards, providing technical support for equipment installation and upgrades, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts focused on reliability and efficiency. The role demands the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 1–5+ years of industrial automation, controls engineering, or automation design experience
- Experience designing electrical control systems and automation solutions from concept through implementation
- Strong experience developing electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control system documentation
- Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Studio 5000
- Experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial networking, and control system integration
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software
- Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and project management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Ignition, Python, or other Industry 4.0 tools or methodologies
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and Industry 4.0 technologies
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
- Experience supporting capital equipment and automation projects in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment and automated processes
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and control documentation using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software
- Design control architectures, I/O layouts, and automation solutions for new and existing equipment
- Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial control devices
- Support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and external vendors to develop automation solutions
- Analyze production data and identify opportunities for process optimization and automation improvements
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and engineering best practices
- Develop and maintain project documentation, standards, and engineering drawings
- Provide technical support during equipment installation, startup, and system upgrades
- Support continuous improvement efforts focused on reliability, efficiency, and manufacturing performance
- Complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
