Automation Controls Engineer - Custom Automation & Robotics

Goodwin Recruiting; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$110,000–$120,000 annual salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term and long-term

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Opportunity to work on custom automa​?

Hands-on exposure to robotics, vision,

Job summary

Automation Engineer role in LaOtto, IN for a diverse automation portfolio. You will lead electrical design and programming through testing and startup, working with PLCs, robotics, vision, motion control, and custom equipment.

Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to deliver complex automation solutions. The position emphasizes hands-on development with AB and Siemens platforms, AutoCAD Electrical, and robust integration of hardware and software across

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial controls, automation, or electrical engineering.
• Hands-on PLC programming with AB RSLogix 500 and Studio 5000.
• Experience with Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and electrical schematic design.
• Strong knowledge of motor controls, servos, VFDs, sensors, and safety.
• Experience integrating PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems.
• Travelling to customer locations for installation and startup as needed.
• U.S. work authorization without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop controls architecture for custom automated equipment.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications.
• Design electrical schematics and select hardware components.
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, servos, sensors, and networks.
• Perform testing, debugging, validation, and commissioning.
• Support customer startup and ensure on-schedule project delivery.
• Create BOMs, programming docs, diagrams, and manuals.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Vision systems

Motor controls

Troubleshooting

System integration

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7 Professional

TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

FANUC RoboGuide

Microsoft Visual Studio / VB

Job description

Automation Engineer role in LaOtto, IN for a diverse automation portfolio. You will lead electrical design and programming through testing and startup, working with PLCs, robotics, vision, motion control, and custom equipment.

Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to deliver complex automation solutions. The position emphasizes hands-on development with AB and Siemens platforms, AutoCAD Electrical, and robust integration of hardware and software across