Automation Controls Engineer | Project Leader & Travel

Automationtechies

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, and commission automation solutions across multiple industries. You will work closely with clients, manage several projects, and contribute to technical execution and customer relationships.

The role involves leading or supporting technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, and traveling to client sites for startup and troubleshooting. The firm offers exposure to PLCs, HMI/SCADA platforms, motion control, robotics, and machine

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and program automation applications using PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
  • Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems at customer sites.
  • Support system architecture design and full project lifecycle execution.
  • Work directly with customers while managing project communication and deliverables.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
  • Continuously learn and apply new automation technologies and best practices.

Skills

Project management
Client interaction
Strong programming
Communication skills
Travel readiness
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering
GPA 3.2+ (preference 3.4+)

Tools

PLC platforms
HMI/SCADA
Motion control
Robotics
Machine vision

Job description

Automationtechies is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, and commission automation solutions across multiple industries. You will work closely with clients, manage several projects, and contribute to technical execution and customer relationships.

The role involves leading or supporting technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, and traveling to client sites for startup and troubleshooting. The firm offers exposure to PLCs, HMI/SCADA platforms, motion control, robotics, and machine

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