Automation Engineer – Industrial

MOHR Talent; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an Automation Engineer for our Columbus, MS operation. This hands-on role focuses on programming, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial robotic and automated systems in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates will have strong FANUC programming experience, knowledge of industrial controls, and the ability to resolve equipment issues on the shop floor. Direct-hire, on-site role with opportunities to advance automation projects in aerospace/defense

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial robotics programming and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong FANUC robotics experience required, including programming, teach pendant operation, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, sensors, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience with robotic welding, machine tending, automated assembly, or vision systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa systems is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program required (Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Software, or related Engineering discipline).

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize FANUC robotic systems and automated production equipment.
• Support robotic welding, automated assembly, machine tending, and material handling applications.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servos, motion controls, and industrial communication systems.
• Perform robotic programming, teach pendant operations, system integration, and equipment commissioning.
• Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and production throughput.
• Support new equipment installations, process improvements, and manufacturing automation projects.

Skills

FANUC robotics programming

Industrial robotics troubleshooting

PLC control systems

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Job description

Location: Columbus, MS
Salary: Starting at $110,000+ annually, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site
Industry: Aerospace & Defense / Advanced Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

Automation Engineer – Industrial

Location: Columbus, MS
Salary: Starting at $110,000+ annually, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site
Industry: Aerospace & Defense / Advanced Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join a growing aerospace and defense manufacturing operation in Columbus, MS. This is a hands-on engineering opportunity focused on programming, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial robotic and automated manufacturing systems.

The ideal candidate brings strong FANUC robotics programming experience, a solid understanding of industrial automation and controls, and the ability to solve complex equipment challenges directly on the manufacturing floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize FANUC robotic systems and automated production equipment.

• Support robotic welding, automated assembly, machine tending, and material handling applications.

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servos, motion controls, and industrial communication systems.

• Perform robotic programming, teach pendant operations, system integration, and equipment commissioning.

• Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and production throughput.

• Support new equipment installations, process improvements, and manufacturing automation projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial robotics programming and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong FANUC robotics experience required, including programming, teach pendant operation, troubleshooting, and integration.

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, sensors, and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Experience with robotic welding, machine tending, automated assembly, or vision systems preferred.

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa systems is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program required (Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Software, or related Engineering discipline).

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary starting at $110,000+, depending on experience.

• Direct-hire, full-time engineering position.

• Opportunity to work with advanced robotics and automation technologies.

• Support high-precision manufacturing projects within the aerospace and defense industry.

• Hands-on role with opportunities to improve and develop automated manufacturing processes.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]