Automation Engineer

Are you passionate about problem‑solving and using your expertise to create, evaluate, and enhance designs from concept to completion? Do you thrive in environments that value communication, collaboration, and quick decision‑making? If so, Premier Tech is the perfect place for you! As a leader in manufacturing automated packaging equipment, we offer exciting opportunities to innovate and contribute alongside a dedicated team.

We enhance our clients’ manufacturing facility efficiency by integrating innovative and high‑value systems leveraging the full potential of robotics. Our team is among the largest conditioning, handling, and packaging automated equipment suppliers in the world – whether for nutrition, agriculture, organics, or industrial products.

You will be joining our experienced engineering team at our world‑class USA Hub in Montgomery, AL.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance plans – available day one
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Telehealth
• Team member and family assistance program
• 401(K) retirement plan with company match
• Skills development through University of Premier Tech platform

• Design the operating logic of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robots, and human‑machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Simulate and test equipment to improve performance and robustness of our solutions.
• Collaborate with an engineering team that values synergy and teamwork.
• Push boundaries and leverage your creativity in developing solutions.
• Participate in commissioning equipment at U.S. facilities and deploy solutions at client sites across North America.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and clients.

• Relevant experience in programming within industrial automation.
• Bachelor’s or technical degree in Mechatronics, Controls Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven experience designing control systems for industrial equipment.
• Ability to navigate concepts such as pneumatics, hydraulics, servomechanisms, automation, and robotics.
• Knowledge of Allen‑Bradley & Siemens products – an asset.
• Willingness to travel regularly across North America.
• Autonomy and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Client‑oriented approach.

Do these words spark your interest? Automation, mechatronics, manufacturing, industrial programming, design, engineering. If you are ready to take on this challenge, bring your drive, ambition and talent, and let’s partner together!