Automation Engineering Technician in Fort Wayne

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to lead, develop, and implement automation and electrical control solutions across our manufacturing operations. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for engineering new systems, upgrading existing equipment, improving productivity, and supporting production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

• Provide day‑to‑day support to operations, diagnosing root causes and restoring equipment functionality.
• Maintain system backups, revision control, and complete documentation for all controls.

• Provide hands‑on support for production automation equipment.
• Develop, program, and maintain PLC and HMI systems for new and existing equipment (Allen‑Bradley required).
• Design, build, and implement electrical control panels, wiring diagrams, and safety circuitry in compliance with codes (NFPA 70E, OSHA).
• Program, integrate, and support vision systems, robotics, motion control, and VFDs.
• Program and troubleshoot Epson and Fanuc robots, including integration with sensors, conveyors, and control systems.

• Own projects from concept through commissioning, including budget, schedule, risk management, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (maintenance, engineering, operations, suppliers).
• Manage change requests, approvals, testing, and validation of implemented systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• Robotic programming (Fanuc/Epson).
• Demonstrated success programming and commissioning industrial automation systems.
• Strong PLC experience — Allen‑Bradley required;
  Automation Direct a plus.
• Experience developing HMI’s.
• Capable of reading and generating electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with motors, drives, sensors, and machine controls.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to work under deadlines.
• Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment.
• AutoCAD Electrical.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate data.
• Comfortable balancing multiple ongoing projects.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

This role directly shapes our automation future. You will help modernize systems, reduce downtime, accelerate throughput, and push innovation across the plant.

It isn’t a behind‑the‑scenes support function — this role directly shapes our automation future. You will help modernize systems, reduce downtime, accelerate throughput, and push innovation across multiple plants.

If you thrive on solving complex problems, making processes smarter, and moving the needle on performance, you will be successful here.

BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is a manufacturer of rubber and plastic products for automotive and industrial applications built upon 50 years of stellar customer design and engineering support from concept through prototype into final production of rubber and plastic components in Northeast Indiana. We are privately owned and an industry leader. BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO 14001 Certified;

with locations in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Churubusco, Hartford City, Ligonier and Montpelier, Indiana.