Automation Controls Engineer - PLC & Robotics

Sora Resource Group, LLC; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in Marion, Ohio, is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute automation projects for production and facility equipment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, optimization, and applying engineering principles to design, install, and fine-tune new equipment.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in a related field, has PLC and Fanuc robot programming experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with sensors, ensuring reliable and efficient automation

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of recent mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years proficiency in Solid Works.
• At least 1 year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Robotic (Fanuc) programming experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation.
• Familiarity with material flow characteristics.
• Proficiency with designing, installing, and trouble-shooting prox sensors, limit switches, and thermocouples.

Responsibilities

• Develop new automation concepts/specifications or improvements to existing products.
• Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Set, implement and maintain schedules to ensure project completion.
• Review initial run of the automation for design compliance and make changes for product compliance.
• Follow the product and make automation changes throughout its life cycle.
• Provide technical support by providing information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

PLC programming

Robot programming

Sensors and automation components

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical/Electro-mechanical/Industrial Eng or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sora Resource Group in Marion, Ohio, is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute automation projects for production and facility equipment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, optimization, and applying engineering principles to design, install, and fine-tune new equipment.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in a related field, has PLC and Fanuc robot programming experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with sensors, ensuring reliable and efficient automation