Automation Engineer
Job in
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listed on 2026-02-12
Listing for:
Knowhirematch
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Automation Engineer
Location:
Butler County, PA (Candidates must reside within an hour commute, no relocation provided)
We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to fill the role of Automation Engineer. This position involves the development of new product control systems, continuous improvement of current designs, and troubleshooting of existing systems.
Key Responsibilities- Develop PLC, HMI and LabVIEW programs for machine control and data collection.
- Specify drives, PLCs, HMIs, electrical control equipment, and panel components.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, accepted practices, and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve issues in programs and systems, applying strong problem‑solving skills.
- Support field service technicians with startup troubleshooting.
- Provide support for production efforts and resolve design and assembly issues as needed.
- Create supporting documents.
- Expertise in machine control software engineering, machine automation, and product/prototype testing.
- Proficiency in machine control code development using multiple languages:
LabVIEW, IEC‑1131, and C++. - Strong understanding of industry best practices and processes in software development, including version control, technical writing, and documentation.
- Experience in designing and programming PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Serial/Ethernet interfaces.
- Experience designing and developing User Interfaces (UIs) and Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
- Knowledge of electrical codes and standards, ensuring compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
- Familiarity with temperature control systems, such as PID tuning for process heating systems.
- Experience with LabVIEW real‑time or other embedded software development.
- Experience with motion controllers and drives.
- Experience in MODBUS TCP/Serial communications and integrating lower‑order control systems with higher‑order CPU‑based systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with coursework in programming.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; 5 to 8 years preferred.
- Lab View or similar Function Block Programming like Mat Lab
- P.I.D. temperature controls
- Machine Controls
- Instrumentation
- PLC/HMI
- Data Collection
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