Automation Engineer II: PLC & Robotics Specialist

Daniel-Defense-1; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Defense is seeking an Applications Engineer 2 to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based automation and HMI systems in a manufacturing environment in Georgia. You will work with Allen-Bradley controls and FANUC robotics to optimize machine operation, diagnostics, and production monitoring.

The role requires hands-on automation experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while aligning with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, electrical controls, robotic automation, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and put in the extra effort and hours as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, stay within budget and ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work within our Company Values.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Design, develop, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based industrial automation control systems.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC systems using Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
• Develop, configure, and maintain HMI/operator interface applications for machine operation, diagnostics, fault recovery, and production monitoring.
• Establish standardized controls programming practices, documentation requirements, naming conventions, and reusable code structures for automated equipment.
• Integrate industrial robotic systems with PLC-based machine control architectures.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic associated with robotic sequencing, handshake signals, safety interfaces, machine tending, material handling, and automated process control.
• Support the programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of industrial robotic systems.
• FANUC robotic programming and integration experience strongly preferred.
• Read, interpret, troubleshoot, modify, and create industrial electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel drawings, I/O diagrams, and electrical system documentation.
• Review electrical panel designs, field wiring, and equipment installations for compliance with approved system designs and applicable standards.
• Support electrical troubleshooting using schematics, diagnostic software, meters, and other appropriate test equipment.
• Maintain product and process files in company database.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in established personal networks and professional societies.
• Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotic automation

Electrical controls

HMI development

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FANUC robotics

Electrical schematics tools

Job description

Daniel Defense is seeking an Applications Engineer 2 to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based automation and HMI systems in a manufacturing environment in Georgia. You will work with Allen-Bradley controls and FANUC robotics to optimize machine operation, diagnostics, and production monitoring.

The role requires hands-on automation experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while aligning with safety and quality standards.