Automation Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering Support

This position will support Manufacturing Engineering Team as part of 3 team staff on shift support. 85-90% of role will be on floor supporting equipment problems and breakdowns. Will involve working closely with UAW skilled members to coach, support, and troubleshoot issues. Remainder of time will be used to improve processes on equipment and robots. Work any shift as needed in a rotating shift environment. 12 hours shifts (7a-7p OR 7p-7a) on 2-2-3 shift. May rotate day/night every 10 weeks.

Skills: automation, plc programming, allen bradley plc, troubleshooting, automotive industry, Robotics, Programming, Electrical

Top Skills Details: automation,plc programming,allen bradley plc

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Bachelors in Engineering related field Strong Allen Bradley programming/troubleshooting Ability to coach others

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LOUISVILLE, KY.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in LOUISVILLE,KY.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.