Automation Engineer JN -082026-179567

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 – LaOtto, IN

Custom Automation | PLC Programming | Robotics | Electric | Controls

If you’re an experienced controls engineer who would rather build something new than program the same equipment over and over, this role offers plenty of variety. We’re seeking an Automation Engineer to take customized industrial automation projects from electrical design and programming through testing, commissioning, and customer startup. You’ll work with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, motion control, and custom-built equipment while collaborating directly with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers.

Automation Engineer Benefits And Compensation

• $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 disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity to work on custom automation projects across multiple industries
• Hands-on exposure to robotics, vision systems, motion control, and advanced automation technology

Automation Engineer Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial controls, automation, or electrical engineering experience
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 and Studio 5000
• Experience programming Siemens Step 7 Professional and TIA Portal
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and electrical schematic design
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, servos, VFDs, sensors, communications, and machine safety
• Experience integrating PLCs, HMIs, robotic equipment, vision systems, and other automation components
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose electrical, programming, and equipment issues
• Ability to manage multiple custom automation projects and communicate effectively with customers, engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Ability to travel to customer locations for equipment installation, commissioning, and startup as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

Must Haves

• Develop controls architecture for custom automated equipment based on individual customer and project requirements
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications for custom machinery
• Design electrical schematics and select appropriate controls hardware and electrical components
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, servos, VFDs, sensors, safety devices, and industrial communication networks
• Perform system testing, debugging, validation, and commissioning before equipment delivery
• Troubleshoot controls issues during equipment build and customer startup while keeping projects on schedule
• Create bills of materials, programming documentation, network diagrams, electrical documentation, and system manuals

Automation Engineer Preferred Background & Skills

• FANUC robot programming experience
• FANUC RoboGuide experience
• Cognex or Keyence vision system experience
• Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Basic experience
• Experience with custom machinery, machine building, robotics integration, or engineered-to-order automation equipment
• Experience working directly with customers during system design, installation, or startup
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred