Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support process, equipment, and facility improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and uptime.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and IT teams.
• Lead and mentor maintenance/technical staff on automation and process control issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation, controls, and process problems.
• Oversee automation/controls projects, including budgets, scheduling, and compliance.
• Assess equipment reliability and develop upgrade plans as needed.
• Prepare and present capital expenditure proposals.
• Support digitalization efforts, including AI/ML, data systems, and Industry 4.0/5.0 initiatives.
• Provide occasional after-hours support for critical plant issues.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• ~3+ years in factory automation, controls, or instrumentation.
• PLC/HMI programming experience (Siemens preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Experience with Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies.
• Background in rolling, steel, or aluminum manufacturing.

$55.29 - $57.69 / hr