Automation Engineer - Project

Location: Lexington KY

Compensation: $102000/yr. - $115000/yr.

Build the Automation Systems That Power Advanced Manufacturing

Are you an Automation or Electrical Engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to startup

Were seeking a Project Automation Engineer to lead the electrical and automation portions of major capital projects at a highly automated manufacturing facility in the Lexington SC area. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale equipment installations automation upgrades robotics industrial controls and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies while making a visible impact on plant operations.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges managing projects from design through commissioning and working alongside experienced engineering teams wed love to speak with you.

What Youll Do

As a Project Automation Engineer youll own the electrical and controls scope for capital projects including:

• Design electrical control systems for new and existing manufacturing equipment
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs
• Create electrical drawings and control system documentation
• Manage automation projects from concept through installation and startup
• Coordinate equipment procurement and supplier activities
• Develop project budgets schedules and engineering estimates
• Lead equipment commissioning validation and production startup
• Support maintenance teams by providing training on newly installed systems
• Work closely with production maintenance contractors and engineering teams
• Participate in equipment acceptance troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives

Technology Youll Work With

Youll have the opportunity to work with modern industrial automation technologies including:

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Motion Control Systems
• PanelView HMIs
• Ladder Logic
• Structured Text
• Industrial Ethernet Networks
• ControlNet
• Data Highway
• Vision Systems
• Robotics
• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
• Industrial Presses
• Conveyance Systems

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Mechatronics or related technical discipline
• 4 years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience designing electrical control systems
• PLC programming experience using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms
• Experience with industrial automation systems and controls
• Knowledge of electrical CAD software
• Experience managing engineering projects from design through implementation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work onsite in Lexington SC

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• AutoCAD Electrical
• SEE Electrical
• Rockwell Motion Control
• Control Techniques
• SEW MOVIMOT
• Cognex Vision Systems
• Keyence Vision Systems
• Gocator
• Robotics (Fanuc or ABB)
• Capital project management
• Equipment commissioning and startup
• Manufacturing process automation

Why Youll Like This Opportunity

• Long-term project work with excellent stability
• Opportunity to work on major capital investments
• Exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation technologies
• Highly collaborative engineering environment
• Work that takes projects from concept through startup
• Competitive compensation
• Potential contract-to-hire opportunity for the right individual

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Full-time onsite
• Occasional weekend or holiday work during equipment installations and plant shutdowns
• Approximately 5% travel