Automation Engineer

Insight Global; Brownstown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer to manage and improve equipment and assembly processes, focusing on uptime, capability, and cycle time reduction. The role involves supporting launches, implementing error-proofing, and assisting with maintenance, PMs, and quality investigations.

We value training of department personnel, collaboration on lean initiatives, and willingness to work occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering Science/Technology and/or 5+ years of experience within a related field.
• Strong background in manufacturing, automation, controls, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in PLC programming & troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred) and HMI software programming (Factory Talk or Ignition preferred).
• Experience designing, building, & programming machines/robots.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve equipment and assembly processes to increase uptime and reduce cycle time.
• Support new program launches and implement error-proofing systems.
• Respond to downtime, assist with equipment builds, PM development, and quality investigations.
• Train department personnel and support maintenance, engineering, and lean initiatives.
• Handle special projects and participate in weekend work when required.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Machine/robot programming

Automation processes

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering Science/Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

FactoryTalk

Ignition

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Day to Day:Insight Global is looking for an Automation Engineer that manages and improves equipment and assembly processes, focusing on increasing uptime, capability, and reducing cycle time. Daily responsibilities include supporting new program launches, implementing error‑proofing systems, responding to downtime, and assisting with equipment builds, PM development, and quality investigations. The engineer helps train department personnel, reviews new technologies, manages special projects, and supports maintenance, engineering, and lean initiatives. Occasional weekend work is required.

Compensation:$95k -115k salary

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

Skills and Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering Science/Technology and/or 5+ years of experience within a related field.
• Strong background in manufacturing, automation, controls, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in PLC programming & troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred) and HMI software programming (Factory Talk or Ignition preferred).
• Experience designing, building, & programming machines/robots.

Preferred

• Project Management experience.
• SQL and Python experience.
• Experience working with cobots.
• Familiarity with ultrasonic welding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].