Automation Engineer

American Contract Group; Utah; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

American Contract Group in Utah seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation solutions that streamline internal processes and enhance reliability. The role includes building prototypes, developing PLC logic and robotic programs, and collaborating with engineering, product, and operations teams.

You will evaluate emerging technologies, monitor automation systems, document best practices for scalability, and present findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience programming industrial automated equipment.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming, robotics, vision, motion control and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to streamline internal processes.
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Develop PLC logic and robotic programs.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize automation systems.
• Document systems and best practices for scalability.
• Present concepts and PoCs to senior leadership.
• Provide clear project updates to management.
• Travel may be required as needed.

Skills

Automation design

PLC programming

Robotics

Vision systems

Motion control

Pneumatic systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to streamline internal processes and workflows
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new tools, systems, and technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, operations) to identify automation opportunities
• Develop PLC logic and Robotic programs
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize automation systems for performance and reliability
• Document systems, processes, and best practices for scalability and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to innovation strategy by identifying new areas where automation can create value
• Present concepts, findings, and proof-of-concept results to senior leadership
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely project updates to management
• Travel may be required on an as-needed basis

What is required:

Bachelor's degree required (engineering or related field). 5 plus years of experience programming industrial automated equipment Allen Bradley PLC programming Robotics, vision, motion control, pneumatic systems