Automation Engineer

What We Offer: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential! Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits! High-growth organization with advancement opportunities! About the Role: Maverick Power is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to support the development, testing, and deployment of power distribution equipment. This role involves both on‑site and field responsibilities, working closely with engineering, testing, and support teams. Key Responsibilities: Design and deploy PLC and HMI projects specific to power distribution systems Provide hands‑on support to the testing department for system validation and troubleshooting Travel to customer sites as needed (approximately 6–8 weeks per year; more may be required based on project needs) Serve as the primary contact and mentor for junior engineers Assist in the selection and implementation of components in coordination with the engineering team Interface directly with customers to ensure technical needs are met and communicated clearly Perform other job‑related duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience in automation or related engineering fields Minimum of 3 years of experience providing field support for automated systems Minimum of 2 years of experience with Codesys programming Strong customer‑facing and communication skills Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Prolonged periods standing on the manufacturing floor and sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks. Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and work at heights for extended periods. Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, etc.). Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside. Work Environment: May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities, in offices, in multiple shops, and in commercial buildings. Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position. EEO/AAP Statement We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Maverick Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff‑firmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maverick Power