Automation Engineer

Description

Job Summary: Design, develop, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems to optimize production processes and improve operational efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. Industrial automation project design and implementation 2. PLC and control system programming and maintenance 3. Diagnosis and resolution of electrical, electronic, and control faults **Job Objective** Design, develop, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems to optimize production processes, improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure reliability of plant automated equipment and systems. **Duties and Responsibilities** * Design and implement industrial automation projects. * Program and maintain PLCs and control systems. * Responsible for implementing automation projects for production machinery and equipment using programmable logic controllers (PLCs); program modification; migration of legacy programs to new platforms. * Develop improvements for automated production lines. * Diagnose and resolve electrical, electronic, and control faults. * Coordinate installation and commissioning of new automated equipment. * Perform backups and version control of automation programs. * Participate in continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives. * Optimize machine cycle times and efficiency. * Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams. * Prepare electrical diagrams and technical documentation. * Coordinate with external vendors and system integrators. * Implement safety devices on machinery. * Validate operation of sensors, servo motors, variable frequency drives, and robots. * Train technical and operations personnel on automated systems. * Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards. **Education** \* Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electromechanics, or related field. **Experience** \* 2–5 years in industrial automation. \* Experience in manufacturing or contract manufacturing industries. \* Desired experience in assembly lines, molding, or automatic processes. Knowledge \* PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.). \* Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet). \* Sensors and pneumatic systems. \* Variable frequency drives and servo motors. \* Industrial robotics (desirable). \* Interpretation of electrical and pneumatic diagrams. \* Industrial electrical control. \* TPM and continuous improvement. \* Machinery safety regulations. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $20,646\.76 \- $29,902\.28 per month Work Location: In person