Automation Engineer

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We are seeking a full-time Controls / Automation Programmer to join a small, highly technical team focused on designing and delivering custom industrial automation systems
. This role is ideal for a hands‑on Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer who enjoys problem‑solving, working across the full project lifecycle, and collaborating closely with both internal teams and clients.

• Develop, program, and maintain PLC and industrial control systems to meet project requirements
• Contribute to controls system architecture and overall automation design
• Implement, debug, test, and troubleshoot automation and control applications
• Support system integration, commissioning, and startup activities
• Work with internal teams and clients to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance
• Maintain clear software documentation, version control, and revision history

• 3+ years of experience programming industrial automation and control systems
• Experience with common PLC platforms, control environments, and automation software
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic systems
• Familiarity with low‑voltage control components (sensors, switches, detectors, relays)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• General computer systems knowledge
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English

You may work with:

• PLCs, motors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Pneumatic systems and air cylinders
• Vision systems and machine vision
• Industrial robotics and automation cells
• Safety‑rated control systems
• Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMI) and operator panels

• Experience with motion control systems
• Experience with graphical programming environments
• Familiarity with CAD tools
  , wiring diagrams, or electrical schematics
• Experience with C, C++, or embedded systems programming
• Mechanical design exposure or systems integration experience

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, or lifting up to 50 lbs
• Good vision and hand coordination, with or without correction

This position involves working around operating machinery, mechanical systems, and electrical equipment
. Safety training will be provided, including proper equipment handling and safety procedures.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

Additional Information

Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the work location or relocate prior to starting
. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing