Automation & Controls Engineer
$125k - $150kLHH
Automation & Controls Engineer
The Automation & Controls Engineer will design, implement, and support automation systems across manufacturing, processing, and packaging operations. This role will focus on improving equipment reliability, efficiency, and operational visibility while supporting automation projects across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
- Integrate new manufacturing and packaging equipment into existing control systems
- Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and equipment issues to minimize downtime
- Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, startups, and equipment upgrades
- Drive controls standardization and automation improvements across facilities
- Develop production data collection and reporting solutions
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, OEMs, and system integrators
- Support automation initiatives for capital projects and facility expansions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field
- 6+ years of industrial automation experience
- Hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming experience
- Experience with FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar HMI/SCADA platforms
- Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills
- Experience with automated manufacturing or packaging equipment
- Ability to travel 50%+ across the U.S.
Salary Range: $125,000-$150,000
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
- 401(k) offering
- Paid time off and holidays (120 hours PTO)
- Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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