Automation Controls Engineer – Smart Manufacturing

American Contract Group; Utah; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Contract Group seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, and maintain advanced manufacturing automation. You will work across engineering and production to implement robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and motion control in a smart manufacturing environment.

You will program FANUC/ABB/Yamaha robots, develop Rockwell Studio 5000 PLC logic, and ensure safety and quality compliance through standardized practices and simulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Proficiency programming and configuring industrial robots (FANUC, iRVision).
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, RS232/RS485 protocols.
• Experience with servo systems, motion controllers, and analog/digital I/O integration.
• Ability to solve complex control and automation challenges using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience developing and adhering to automation standards and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of safety systems including functional safety, risk assessments, and safety PLCs (e.g., GuardLogix).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.
• Program and integrate industrial robots for material handling, assembly, and inspection tasks.
• Develop and maintain PLC logic using Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Troubleshoot and optimize machine control systems to improve reliability, throughput, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation standards and ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools to validate control strategies and robotic paths before deployment.
• Implement and support industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and OPC UA.
• Integrate vision systems, barcode scanners, and sensor arrays for intelligent automation and quality control.

Skills

Robot programming

PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial protocols

Vision systems

Safety systems

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FANUC

ABB

Yamaha

Job description

American Contract Group seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, and maintain advanced manufacturing automation. You will work across engineering and production to implement robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and motion control in a smart manufacturing environment.

You will program FANUC/ABB/Yamaha robots, develop Rockwell Studio 5000 PLC logic, and ensure safety and quality compliance through standardized practices and simulations.