Automation & Controls Engineer — Glendale (On-Site)

Electrical Automation Services

Glendale (AZ)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits package
Bonus: 20% target

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Glendale, AZ is seeking an Automation Engineer for the day shift to serve as the on-site controls expert. The role includes troubleshooting, improving reliability, and leading automation projects across production lines.

You will mentor maintenance technicians, work with operations and quality teams, and support equipment commissioning and system upgrades. A 2-2-3 schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM is required, with a base salary of $100,000–$130,000 and a 20%

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in engineering technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years in industrial automation within high-speed manufacturing.
  • Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming capabilities.
  • Experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networks.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
  • Willingness to work a 2-2-3 night schedule, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-shift controls and automation expert.
  • Provide Tier 1 and 2 troubleshooting for line equipment.
  • Diagnose PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and network issues.
  • Develop controls projects to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
  • Mentor maintenance technicians and operators.
  • Maintain backups and documentation of PLC/HMI programs.
  • Support equipment commissioning and system integrations.
  • Lead continuous-improvement with operations and maintenance teams.
  • Manage changes through the MOC process.
  • Collaborate on plant-wide automation initiatives.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting
PLC Programming
HMI Systems
VFDs
Servo Systems
Industrial Networks
Electrical Schematics
Technical Documentation
Cross-functional Communication
Mentoring Technicians

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology
Equivalent relevant industry experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
Allen-Bradley CompactLogix
FactoryTalk HMIs
PowerFlex Drives
Industrial Ethernet Networks

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Glendale, AZ is seeking an Automation Engineer for the day shift to serve as the on-site controls expert. The role includes troubleshooting, improving reliability, and leading automation projects across production lines.

You will mentor maintenance technicians, work with operations and quality teams, and support equipment commissioning and system upgrades. A 2-2-3 schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM is required, with a base salary of $100,000–$130,000 and a 20%

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