Automation Engineer

What Flexware Does

Manufacturers are the backbone of innovation—powering industries, improving lives, and keeping the world moving forward. That’s where Flexware Innovation comes in. Behind every great product is a complex web of machines, technology, data, and people working together to make it happen. Flexware partners with manufacturers to guide their strategy and execute the solutions that bring it to life.

Founded in 1996, Flexware’s teams of talented advisors and engineers leverage technology across industrial controls, manufacturing systems integration, software development, data engineering and management, and the ever‑evolving landscape of emerging technologies.

Flexware is made up of problem‑solvers, builders, and collaborators who care deeply about doing work that matters. We roll up our sleeves, dive into the details, and create solutions that stand the test of time, because our customers count on us to keep production moving.

Today, Flexware is growing with fresh momentum and purpose. We’re investing in innovation, in our people, and in a culture where you can do your best work while living a balanced, meaningful life.

Flexware’s Automation Team does a variety of projects for manufacturing clients. Our expertise spans many industries including Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Food and Beverage, Discrete, Steel, Municipalities, and several others. As an Automation Engineer, you will assist clients in a variety of projects and work with many different technical tools.

• Program and install PLC’s including but not limited to Control Logix and Siemens processors
• Program and install HMI’s including but not limited to Factory Talk View ME or SE, Wonderware InTouch, Ignition, and others
• Program and install VFD’s including but not limited to Power Flex, Schneider, ABB, and other
• Work with networking components such as Ethernet/IP, Control Net, or Device Net
• Responsible for automation and controls system design, specifications, programming, simulation, testing, as well as start‑up assistance.
• Assist and/or create a functional description of the automation solution such as the control scheme, alarms, HMI, reports, and others.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, test, repair, and improve sensing, measurements, and actuation devices
• Lead medium and/or large projects from inception to conclusion
• Perform other duties or work with other technologies as necessary
• Please note that we are not interviewing candidates that require sponsorship now or in the future

• Received a technical Bachelor’s degree such as computer technology, computer systems technology, information systems, or similar technical degree.
• Experience designing, troubleshooting, and programming PLC’s; ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment such as:
• RSLogix
  500, RSLogix
  5000/Studio
  5000
• Siemens Step7, Siemens TIA Portal
• Or a multitude of other PLC’s
• Designed, created, and programmed HMI screens in Wonderware InTouch, Rockwell Factory Talk View, Ignition, or others
• Worked with networking components
• Worked with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.