Automation Engineer

About the role

Maverick Power is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to support the development, testing, and deployment of power distribution equipment. This role involves both on-site and field responsibilities, working closely with engineering, testing, and support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy PLC and HMI projects specific to power distribution systems
• Provide hands-on support to the testing department for system validation and troubleshooting
• Travel to customer sites as needed (approximately 6–8 weeks per year; more may be required based on project needs)
• Serve as the primary contact and mentor for junior engineers
• Aid in the selection and implementation of components in coordination with the engineering team
• Interface directly with customers to ensure technical needs are met and communicated clearly
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in automation or related engineering fields
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing field support for automated systems
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Codesys programming
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at time
• Prolonged periods standing on the manufacturing floor and sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and work at heights for extended periods
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, etc.)
• Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside