Automation Engineer – Equipment/Process

Nbutexas; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

14 paid holidays plus vacation time

Continued professional development

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an Automation Engineer, Programming/PLC in Fort Valley, GA to develop, implement, and sustain industrial control software for automated manufacturing equipment. You will own PLC logic, robot interfaces, and vision system integration, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and suppliers to commission new equipment and improve existing systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of hands-on PLC/robot programming in manufacturing, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field)
• 5+ years of hands-on PLC and industrial robot programming experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with PLC platforms: Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or Omron
• Robot programming experience with FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa
• Experience with machine safety solutions and functional safety concepts
• Familiarity with vision system integration (Cognex, Keyence)
• Disciplined change control and documentation in production environments
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain PLC control logic for automated manufacturing equipment across discrete, continuous, and motion applications
• Build and sustain HMI interfaces for machine control, diagnostics, alarms, and operator interaction
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks and field devices (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link)
• Develop and refine robot programs (online/offline) for material handling, assembly, welding, dispensing, and palletizing applications
• Integrate robots and vision systems with PLCs, safety circuits, and peripheral equipment
• Lead or support commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, and Run-at-Rate
• Troubleshoot complex control system issues in startup and production; implement durable fixes and prevent recurrence
• Implement and validate machine safety solutions (safety PLCs, light curtains, scanners, interlocked guarding)
• Develop and maintain controls documentation including I/O lists, program comments, robot recovery procedures, and work instructions
• Support PFMEA, control plan development, and ISO 9000-aligned quality requirements
• Provide technical coaching to technicians and junior engineers on troubleshooting and safe recovery

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial robotics programming

HMI development

Industrial networks troubleshooting

Troubleshooting controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

Omron

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Cognex/Keyence vision systems

Job description

An established manufacturing organization is seeking an Automation Engineer, Programming/PLC to develop, implement, and sustain industrial control software for automated manufacturing equipment. This role owns PLC logic and related controls software, including robot and vision system interfaces, and works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and automation suppliers to commission new equipment and improve existing systems.

Automation Engineer, Programming/PLC | What You Will Do

• Develop, test, and maintain PLC control logic for automated manufacturing equipment across discrete, continuous, and motion applications
• Build and sustain HMI interfaces for machine control, diagnostics, alarms, and operator interaction
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks and field devices (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link)
• Develop and refine robot programs (online/offline) for material handling, assembly, welding, dispensing, and palletizing applications
• Integrate robots and vision systems with PLCs, safety circuits, and peripheral equipment
• Lead or support commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, and Run-at-Rate
• Troubleshoot complex control system issues in startup and production; implement durable fixes and prevent recurrence
• Implement and validate machine safety solutions (safety PLCs, light curtains, scanners, interlocked guarding)
• Develop and maintain controls documentation including I/O lists, program comments, robot recovery procedures, and work instructions
• Support PFMEA, control plan development, and ISO 9000-aligned quality requirements
• Provide technical coaching to technicians and junior engineers on troubleshooting and safe recovery

Automation Engineer, Programming/PLC | What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field)
• 5 or more years of hands-on PLC and industrial robot programming experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with one or more PLC platforms: Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or Omron
• Robot programming experience with FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa
• Experience with machine safety solutions and functional safety concepts
• Familiarity with vision system integration (Cognex, Keyence)
• Disciplined approach to change control and documentation in a production environment
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required

Automation Engineer, Programming/PLC | Compensation and Opportunity

• Competitive base salary
• Relocation package available
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• 14 paid holidays plus vacation timeContinued professional development support
• Long-term opportunity within a stable, mission-driven manufacturing organization

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Kalyn Schreckhise