Automation Engineer

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay: $80k-$120k
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Schedule:
  
  Mon-Fri
• Location:
  
  South Bend, Indiana
• Travel:
  Limited to None

• Maintain and support DCS and PLC platforms.
• Utilize PLC software to enhance, modify, and troubleshoot machine functions and capabilities.
• Provide engineering support to operations by troubleshooting automated equipment, resolving technical issues, and performing root cause analysis.
• Implement process automation solutions on DCS platforms in coordination with site teams and external vendors.
• Develop, manage, execute, and support the start‑up of automation projects.

• Work closely with Process Engineering and Production teams to deploy and improve process control automation.
• Identify top operational losses and execute improvements to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Ensure that gains achieved from automation projects are sustained over time.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve process control and automation through new tools, technologies, and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands‑on industrial and/or manufacturing experience.
• Capability to program and troubleshoot complex PLC, HMI, and components.
• Experience with automation, process control, or other manufacturing and E&I equipment.
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Leadership of a team to develop, manage and execute projects.
• The ability to read and understand operating procedures, manuals and drawings.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Must wear and maintain company required personal protective equipment including FR pants/ long‑sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety‑toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves.
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/descend/ work from stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company paid short & long‑term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans:
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 5 sick/personal days
  • Paid vacation time
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2% profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule.
• Advancement and bonus opportunities.
• Career Development: on‑the‑job training and skills development.

South Bend Ethanol, LLC
, is the most recent plant acquisition. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio’s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio’s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.

VERBIO SE (VERBIO), with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio‑fertilizers and other high‑value by‑products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale.

VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy‑saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.

In January 2018, VERBIO SE formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia,…