Automation and electrical engineer

W3Global; Uniontown (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an Automation Engineer to support design, installation, testing, and commissioning of automated machinery and manufacturing processes. You will design, test, and troubleshoot electrical circuits and equipment, install control panels, and perform mechanical setup at customer sites.

You will work with PLC-based control systems on Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms, diagnose issues, and support projects from installation through startup and testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PLC programming experience required.
• Working knowledge of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic components.
• Experience with electrical panel installation and commissioning.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical equipment installation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Electrical, and Excel.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work at customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, automation systems, and equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic issues at customer sites and provide effective solutions.
• Install, wire, and commission electrical control panels for plastic manufacturing equipment.
• Perform mechanical installation and setup of equipment at customer locations.
• Support automation projects from installation through startup and testing.
• Work with PLC-based control systems, including Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms.

Skills

PLC programming

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer-site work

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of automated machinery and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, automation systems, and equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic issues at customer sites and provide effective solutions.
• Install, wire, and commission electrical control panels for plastic manufacturing equipment.
• Perform mechanical installation and setup of equipment at customer locations.
• Support automation projects from installation through startup and testing.
• Work with PLC-based control systems, including Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of PLC programming experience required.
• Working knowledge of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic components.
• Experience with electrical panel installation and commissioning.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical equipment installation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Electrical, and Excel.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work at customer sites as required.

Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shift.