Automation Engineer - Controls and Information Group

Magnum Systems; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnum Systems in Evansville, IN, is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer to help develop control and information systems for manufacturing projects. You will support design tasks, documentation, and field deployment while engaging with installation and commissioning teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and adherence to project schedules, with travel as needed to sites for commissioning and service activities.

Qualifications

• Exposure to control and information systems used in manufacturing.
• Basic experience with electrical, computer, and electronic equipment.
• Elementary knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, motor controls, and relay theory.
• Basic understanding of industrial controllers, computers, and networking equipment.
• Awareness of project implementation and quality management practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and development tasks for industrial control and data applications under guidance.
• Develop project technical documentation as directed.
• Participate on site installation and commissioning teams.
• Provide field service and site engineering support as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Rapid learning

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Electronics/Computer/Manufacturing

Job description

Overview

An Automation Engineer is an entry-level engineering professional who develops foundational skills while supporting the delivery and deployment of industrial control and information systems through project engineering and automation technical services.

Responsibilities & Activities

Project Delivery

• Perform defined design and development tasks for industrial control and data applications under guidance.
• Develop project technical documentation as directed.
• Participate on site installation and commissioning teams.
• Provide field service and site engineering support as assigned.

Quality

• Develop applications in accordance with established best practices and system safety conventions.
• Execute test protocols and document results.
• Participate in design reviews and deliverable approvals.
• Work within assigned budgets, schedules, and scope.

Development & Collaboration

• Seek guidance, communicate progress, and incorporate feedback.
• Build familiarity with ECS project methods, tools, and standards. Develop

Knowledge & Experience

• Exposure to control and information systems used in manufacturing.
• Basic experience with electrical, computer, and electronic equipment.
• Elementary knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, motor controls, and relay theory.
• Basic understanding of industrial controllers, computers, and networking equipment.
• Awareness of project implementation and quality management practices.

Key Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to learn technology and contribute to practical team solutions.
• Ability to prioritize assigned work and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated initiative in building knowledge and skills.
• Travel as requested for commissioning, field service, and other site engineering activities.

Education & Qualifications

• Engineering or Technology B.S. degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Manufacturing or a related technical field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.

Magnum Systems' policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.