Applications Engineer II – PLC, Robotics & Automation

Daniel Defense, LLC; Black Creek (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Defense, LLC is seeking a skilled Electrical/Automation Engineer to design, program, and implement PLC-based automation and robotic systems in a manufacturing environment. You will develop and maintain HMI interfaces, standardize control practices, and troubleshoot complex electrical and robotic systems on production lines.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related field and 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, with knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls and FANUC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, electrical controls, robotics, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work extra hours as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to align with company values.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental health and safety principles and procedures.
• Design, develop, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based automation control systems.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC systems using Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000.
• Develop, configure, and maintain HMI/operator interfaces for machine operation, diagnostics, fault recovery, and production monitoring.
• Establish standardized controls programming practices, documentation, naming conventions, and reusable code structures.
• Integrate industrial robotic systems with PLC-based machine control architectures.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic for robotic sequencing, safety interfaces, machine tending, material handling, and automated process control.
• Support programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of industrial robotic systems.
• FANUC robotic programming and integration experience strongly preferred.
• Read, interpret, troubleshoot, modify, and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel drawings.
• Review electrical panel designs and field wiring for compliance with designs and standards.
• Support electrical troubleshooting using diagnostics and test equipment.
• Maintain product and process files in company database.
• Maintain professional knowledge through workshops and networks.
• Contribute to safety, 6S, quality, delivery and productivity improvements.
• Contribute to company standards on integrity and a positive work environment.
• Other responsibilities as deemed by management.

Skills

Project management

Industrial automation

Robotic automation

Electrical controls

PLC programming

HMI development

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000

Job description

Daniel Defense, LLC is seeking a skilled Electrical/Automation Engineer to design, program, and implement PLC-based automation and robotic systems in a manufacturing environment. You will develop and maintain HMI interfaces, standardize control practices, and troubleshoot complex electrical and robotic systems on production lines.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related field and 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, with knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls and FANUC