Automation Controls Engineer - PLC, Robotics & Smart Factory

Unity Staffing Services, LLC; Enoch (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Staffing Services, LLC in Enoch, Utah, is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based systems used in manufacturing equipment.

You will support Smart Factory initiatives, MES data flow, and collaborate with mechanical, production and quality teams to boost uptime, efficiency, and product quality.

The role requires an Associate degree and 3–5 years of experience, onsite work five days a week, and no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on automation experience may be considered.
• Basic-to-intermediate PLC systems and control-logic experience.
• Ability to modify, debug, validate, and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, CAD engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and control-panel I/O.
• Working knowledge of sensors, actuators, HMIs, robotics, control devices, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong equipment-troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Enoch, Utah.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems for production equipment.
• Modify and debug PLC programs; LS ELECTRIC experience preferred.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, HMIs, robotics, and control devices.
• Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of automated production equipment.
• Analyze automation-system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Improve equipment stability, cycle time, reliability and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for automation and system upgrades.
• Support Smart Factory initiatives and MES data flow and real-time production monitoring.
• Collaborate with mechanical, production and quality teams; coordinate with vendors.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Troubleshooting

Sensors & actuators

HMIs

Robotics

Industrial automation

Education

Associate degree (or equivalent)

Tools

LS ELECTRIC PLC

CAD drawings

Job description

Unity Staffing Services, LLC in Enoch, Utah, is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based systems used in manufacturing equipment.

You will support Smart Factory initiatives, MES data flow, and collaborate with mechanical, production and quality teams to boost uptime, efficiency, and product quality.

The role requires an Associate degree and 3–5 years of experience, onsite work five days a week, and no visa sponsorship.