Automation Engineer

Actalent; New Jersey; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking an Automation Engineer in Dayton, NJ, to support, maintain, and troubleshoot plant automation systems in a demanding manufacturing environment. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, and drive technology to ensure reliable operation and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities include diagnosing I/O and process signals, configuring industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus), and collaborating with engineers to boost efficiency and reduce downtime.

Formación

• Experience maintaining plant automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and servo drives.
• Experience diagnosing analog/digital I/O and process signals (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, discrete I/O).
• Familiarity with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus) and control panels.

Responsabilidades

• Support and maintain plant automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, and drives.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with analog/digital I/O and process control signals.
• Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus networks.

Conocimientos

PLCs

HMIs

Servo systems

Servo drives

VFDs

I/O signals

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Modbus

Motion control

Encoders

Sensors

Relays

Power supplies

Motor starters

Timers

Counters

Protection devices

Transformers

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Job Description

The Automation Engineer will support, maintain, and troubleshoot plant automation systems in a highly technical manufacturing environment. This role focuses on ensuring reliable operation of programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces, motion and drive systems, industrial communication networks, and a wide range of electronic control components. The engineer will contribute to process improvements, automation enhancements, manufacturing efficiency, and large-scale production operations.

Responsibilities

• Support, troubleshoot, and maintain plant automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, servo drives, and variable frequency drives.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with digital and analog I/O systems and process control signals such as 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, and discrete I/O.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and related protocols.
• Support and maintain motion control systems and encoders to ensure accurate and reliable machine motion.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic components such as relays, relay logic, AC/DC power supplies, contactors, and motor starters.
• Maintain and repair various industrial sensors, including photoelectric, proximity, pressure, temperature, flow, and level sensors.
• Work with timers, counters, signal conditioners, terminal blocks, fuses, breakers, and protection devices to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Support and troubleshoot control transformers and interface modules within control panels and automation systems.
• Collaborate with other engineers and plant personnel to improve automation reliability, process performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Apply PLC troubleshooting and programming skills to resolve equipment issues, minimize downtime, and optimize production processes.
• Document troubleshooting steps, system changes, and improvements to support knowledge sharing and future maintenance activities.
• Work proactively in an environment with older equipment, identifying root causes of recurring issues and recommending long-term solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dayton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Health & Wellness Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP options) Dental & vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life insurance & AD&D Short-and long-term disability Extra mental health benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (glassdoor.com), (careers.usnews.com) Financial & Retirement 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match, varies by plan/era) Performance bonuses (role‑dependent) Tuition reimbursement / education assistance Equity or incentive plans (eligible roles) (glassdoor.com), (careers.usnews.com)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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