Automation Engineer

Insight Global

Pearl (MS)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a growing industrial automation and controls engineering firm. You will design and implement PLC programs and HMI applications for manufacturing facilities, energy infrastructure, and transportation systems, taking projects from concept through commissioning.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming, systems troubleshooting, and startup experience onsite, working with engineering teams to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of industrial automation experience.
  • PLC programming experience.
  • Ability to develop PLC programs from scope/control narratives through completion.
  • HMI development experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLC logic, electrical controls, and automation systems.
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems and manufacturing environments.
  • UL/IEC control panel shop experience
  • Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify PLC programs for industrial automation projects.
  • Design and configure HMI applications for manufacturing and process control systems.
  • Troubleshoot electrical controls, PLC logic, and integrated automation systems.
  • Support control panel builds and system integration efforts.
  • Perform onsite startup, commissioning, and customer support activities.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to execute multiple projects.

Skills

Industrial automation experience
PLC programming
HMI development
Troubleshooting PLC logic
Panel design
Industrial networking
System startup & commissioning

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical
PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer for a growing industrial automation and controls engineering firm. This individual will join an engineering team that designs and implements automation systems for manufacturing facilities, energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and other complex industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on PLC programming and HMI development experience and be capable of taking projects from concept through commissioning.

Day-to-Day:
  • Develop and modify PLC programs for industrial automation projects
  • Design and configure HMI applications for manufacturing and process control systems
  • Troubleshoot electrical controls, PLC logic, and integrated automation systems
  • Support control panel builds and system integration efforts
  • Perform onsite startup, commissioning, and customer support activities
  • Work closely with engineering teams to execute multiple projects simultaneously
  • Create solutions from customer scopes of work and control narratives
  • Coordinate with manufacturers and technical support resources to resolve technical issues

Support a variety of automation projects across manufacturing, power, transportation, and industrial facilities

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 opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their 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 recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements
  • 3+ years of industrial automation experience
  • PLC programming experience
  • Ability to develop PLC programs from scope/control narrative through completion
  • HMI development experience
  • Experience troubleshooting PLC logic, electrical controls, and automation systems independently
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems and manufacturing environments
  • Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson, GE, or other PLC platform experience
  • UL508A control panel shop experience
  • Industrial networking experience (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
  • AutoCAD Electrical or panel design experience
  • System startup and commissioning experience
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