Automation Engineer

About the role

Our client is a leading company in the equipment industry, specializing in innovative food and beverage processing systems. They are committed to designing custom machinery that exceeds customer expectations and driving technological advancements in automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems to automate machinery and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, manufacturing, and assembly, to understand project requirements and develop control strategies
• Program PLCs and HMI development
• Conduct testing and commissioning
• Provide troubleshooting support for control systems
• Mentor junior engineers
• Stay current with emerging control system technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Controls Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and HMI development
• Strong understanding of control system theory, including PID and motion control
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically within the US and Canada

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Controls Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and HMI development
• Strong understanding of control system theory, including PID and motion control
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically within the US and Canada

Pay

Salary Range: $120,000.00 – $140,000.00

Bonus Package: Discretionary

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• 401k Benefits
• Paid Time Off

How to Apply

If you like what you see here, please Apply Now to submit your resume. A real, live Kinsa Group Recruiter, (Bullhorn User Job Owner Name), will review your information and get in touch if we think you’re a great fit.

Recruiter Information

Rob Navarro
RobN@kinsa.com