Automation Engineer
About The Position
Automation / Electrical Engineer Location: Woodburn, IN Type: Long Term Contract Wage: $50/hr - $55/hr Depending on Experience If you’re an Automation Engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to startup and you’re comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-impact, long-term contract role with real ownership. This position supports major capital projects inside a highly automated industrial plant. You’ll be hands-on with electrical design, controls programming, and full project execution. You will be working alongside a collaborative team that values accountability and problem-solving.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- 2–4+ years in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Electrical design experience using CAD tools
- Strong PLC & controls experience (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)
- Experience with: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, GRAFCET
- Experience with PanelView HMIs
- Experience with VFDs and motion control systems
- Familiarity with industrial networks: Ethernet, ControlNet, Data Highway+
- Experience supporting or leading capital projects or equipment upgrades
- Ability to manage: Schedules
- Ability to manage: Vendor coordination
- Ability to manage: Equipment procurement & installation
- Strong communicator (technical + cross-functional)
- Team-oriented mindset
- Ability to adapt to changing project priorities
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD Electrical experience
- Robotics experience (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa)
- Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
- Experience with SEW, MOVIMOT, or Control Techniques drives
Responsibilities
- Own the electrical and automation scope for large capital projects
- Design and develop control systems and electrical schematics
- Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and motion control systems
- Lead projects from design → procurement → installation → startup → acceptance
- Build cost estimates and technical project schedules
- Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Support equipment commissioning, ramp-up, and troubleshooting
- Train and support plant maintenance teams on new systems
- Assist with pre-studies and feasibility for future automation projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
