Automation Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 4+ years of controls or automation experience
• Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting automation equipment
• PLC programming experience (ladder, structured text, function block diagram)
• Experience with motion control systems (stepper, servo, VFDs), including drive configuration, encoder feedback, and motion profiles (gearing, camming)
• Experience managing equipment projects from design through commissioning
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, shop math, and use of precision instruments
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, pressure, flow, and temperature devices)
• Working knowledge of piping and fluid systems (water and compressed air), including pumps, control and solenoid valves, pressure regulation and relief, and flow and pressure measurement, with the ability to read and interpret P&IDs
• Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods in a laboratory environment; lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted (heavier items with mechanical assistance); and work in environments with moderate noise levels, temperature variation, and exposure to test fluids or pneumatic systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data systems (SQL databases, data modeling, automated data pipelines)
• Programming experience in LabVIEW
• Experience with Ignition SCADA (Perspective, Reporting, Jython, SQL)
• Text-based scripting experience (Python, JavaScript, C++, or similar)
• Experience creating electrical schematics (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical) and mechanical designs, models, and drawings (SolidWorks)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools
• A desire to continually upgrade your technical knowledge

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and improve lab data systems so test data is organized, accessible, and delivered efficiently to the Victaulic Engineering Department
• Plan and execute equipment builds from concept through commissioning, including scope, schedule, purchasing, and vendor coordination
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify existing control, automation, and data acquisition systems to keep testing on schedule
• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs that support lab automation systems
• Design, commission, and troubleshoot servo, stepper, and VFD motion control systems for lab test equipment
• Design, build, and wire electrical control panels and enclosures for lab test systems and automation projects, adhering to applicable electrical safety standards
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communications protocols, including EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC-UA
• Maintain version control and change management for control system code and configuration files, and create a standardized documentation package for each piece of lab equipment and data collection system
• Maintain asset inventory, configuration records, and test data, and verify that instrumentation remains NIST-traceable and compliant with ISO requirements
• Support hands-on testing, including installing instrumentation and data loggers, setting up fixtures, operating hydrostatic, pneumatic, cycle, flex, and fire suppression tests, and inspecting products and components against engineering specifications and drawings
• Use lab fabrication and shop equipment to prepare fixtures, components, and test materials
• Manage assigned work orders and priorities, estimating and logging hours and maintaining accurate project status in Monday.com
• Drive continuous improvement in the lab using Lean principles, and keep the work area organized, professional, and clean
• Follow all company safety requirements and procedures, and participate in testing safety reviews
• Work independently with minimal oversight, owning the quality, timeliness, and results of all assigned work

Benefits

• No immigration sponsorship available