Automation Engineer - Global Manufacturing Growth

Sofidel; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Professional training and development

Job summary

Sofidel America, based in Circleville, Ohio, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team in a long-term role. The position focuses on developing and implementing automation solutions to improve efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness across our manufacturing operations.

The role involves maintaining and programming PLC/DCS systems, electrical and instrumentation maintenance, and collaborating with operations to achieve safe, reliable and sustainable production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent work experience accepted.
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting in A&I, PLC, DCS, and Robotics.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and computer skills.
• Solid mechanical aptitude; safety-conscious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and direction to operations and purchasing to optimise quality, efficiency and cost.
• Determine root cause and corrective actions for quality and production issues.
• Support production during outages with safety improvements.
• Deliver project engineering work including calculations, drawings, specs and reports within timelines and budget.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and instrumentation systems; diagnose faults and recommend solutions.
• Input work orders and track parts in inventory; program and maintain PLC/DCS systems.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Industrial experience

PLC & DCS

Robotics

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

Job description

Sofidel America, based in Circleville, Ohio, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team in a long-term role. The position focuses on developing and implementing automation solutions to improve efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness across our manufacturing operations.

The role involves maintaining and programming PLC/DCS systems, electrical and instrumentation maintenance, and collaborating with operations to achieve safe, reliable and sustainable production.