Automation Engineer

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer for a growing industrial automation and controls engineering firm. This individual will join an engineering team that designs and implements automation systems for manufacturing facilities, energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and other complex industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on PLC programming and HMI development experience and be capable of taking projects from concept through commissioning.


Day-to-Day:
• Develop and modify PLC programs for industrial automation projects
• Design and configure HMI applications for manufacturing and process control systems
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, PLC logic, and integrated automation systems
• Support control panel builds and system integration efforts
• Perform onsite startup, commissioning, and customer support activities
• Work closely with engineering teams to execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Create solutions from customer scopes of work and control narratives
• Coordinate with manufacturers and technical support resources to resolve technical issues
Support a variety of automation projects across manufacturing, power, transportation, and industrial facilities

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Required Skills & Experience
• 3+ years of industrial automation experience
• PLC programming experience
• Ability to develop PLC programs from scope/control narrative through completion
• HMI development experience
• Experience troubleshooting PLC logic, electrical controls, and automation systems independently
Knowledge of industrial control systems and manufacturing environments


Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson, GE, or other PLC platform experience
• UL508A control panel shop experience
• Industrial networking experience (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
• AutoCAD Electrical or panel design experience
System startup and commissioning experience


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.