Automation Engineer - Project
Peak Workforce (Newbold) LLC•Columbia, SC
•$102,000 - $115,000•Onsite
About The Position
We're seeking a Project Automation Engineer to lead the electrical and automation portions of major capital projects at a highly automated manufacturing facility. This role involves working on large-scale equipment installations, automation upgrades, robotics, industrial controls, and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies. The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical challenges, managing projects from design through commissioning, and collaborating with experienced engineering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline.
- 4+ years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience designing electrical control systems.
- PLC programming experience using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms.
- Experience with industrial automation systems and controls.
- Knowledge of electrical CAD software.
- Experience managing engineering projects from design through implementation.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Lexington, SC.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD Electrical
- SEE Electrical
- Rockwell Motion Control
- Control Techniques
- SEW MOVIMOT
- Cognex Vision Systems
- Keyence Vision Systems
- Gocator
- Robotics (Fanuc or ABB)
- Capital project management
- Equipment commissioning and startup
- Manufacturing process automation
Responsibilities
- Own the electrical and controls scope for capital projects.
- Design electrical control systems for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs.
- Create electrical drawings and control system documentation.
- Manage automation projects from concept through installation and startup.
- Coordinate equipment procurement and supplier activities.
- Develop project budgets, schedules, and engineering estimates.
- Lead equipment commissioning, validation, and production startup.
- Support maintenance teams by providing training on newly installed systems.
- Work closely with production, maintenance, contractors, and engineering teams.
- Participate in equipment acceptance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Long-term project work with excellent stability
- Opportunity to work on major capital investments
- Exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation technologies
- Highly collaborative engineering environment
- Work that takes projects from concept through startup
- Potential contract-to-hire opportunity for the right individual
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
