Automation Engineer

Job Description Day to Day:

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer to work onsite for a client in Liberty, North Carolina. This role would support the Battery Manufacturing Production Engineering team as they open and expand the world's largest Battery Manufacturing Plant. The Automation Engineer is a dynamic and critical role responsible for ensuring the optimal functioning of electrical equipment and systems within the production environment.

This position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, hands‑on technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

• Test and repair electrical equipment or systems. (Involving circuits, relay logic, wiring, motors, servo drives, etc.
• Strong ability to write, program, troubleshoot, modify and/or repair programmable logic controllers, robotics, cameras, and other electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair safety systems, machine components hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Plan and execute machine integration into mass production
• Complete proper documentation of work, including creating detailed schedules for assigned project
• Collaborate with team members and engineers

Ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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• 5+ years of reading, writing, and modifying Program Logic Controls (PLC's)
• Experience with Electrical and/or Mechanical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment

Flexible work availability (able to work overtime and weekends as need by the project) Pluses:

• Associate degree or higher or equivalent experience
• New plant or facility startup experience

Experience with high volume production in a clean room environment