Automation Engineer
About the role
This Automation Engineer role supports a heavy industrial manufacturing operation by delivering automation projects, maintaining plant-wide control systems, and driving continuous improvement. The position focuses on PLC and control system programming, troubleshooting, and optimization, while ensuring reliable and efficient operation of production equipment and automation infrastructure. The role is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing and office environment in Panama City, FL. Approximately 60‑70% of the work involves office‑based activities such as programming, troubleshooting, design work, and documentation, while 30‑40% of the time is spent on the manufacturing floor working directly with production equipment and automation systems. The environment includes exposure to large‑process industrial equipment, automation systems, and plant operations, supported by modern engineering tools and technologies. The position offers direct placement, relocation assistance, bonus potential, and employer‑covered benefits premiums.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC-based control systems for heavy industrial manufacturing processes.
- Develop, configure, and support Siemens HMI applications and visualization tools to improve operator usability and process visibility.
- Provide day-to-day support for industrial automation systems, including