Automation Engineer – Night Shift

Software Placement Group, SPG; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG is seeking a Night Shift Automation Engineer to ensure stability, efficiency, and security of automation systems in a high-volume facility in Olyphant, PA. You will manage PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and control software, while collaborating with staff and vendors to keep production lines running around the clock.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5–8 years of PLC automation experience, and strong communication skills to train and support teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5-8 years of programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies.
• Strong programming and modification skills for PLCs and HMIs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across staff, vendors and management.
• Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders efficiently.
• Experience developing training materials and conducting trainings for management, technicians and users.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, software and OS to achieve plant KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for automated processes, including line control and robotics systems.
• Specify and procure replacement parts and maintenance contracts.
• Evaluate technology and equipment options across manufacturing operations.
• Test new or modified software to meet user requirements.
• Assist in procurement and integration of new equipment and modification of automation software.
• Create and maintain hardware documentation for automation equipment.
• Develop, modify, or edit programs for process control, robotics, and HMIs.
• Maintain and manage backup programs for control processors, robotics, HMIs, and data systems.
• Conduct technology research and provide recommendations.
• Install and configure new hardware/software and provide user training and support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC systems

Systems Control Technologies

Job description

Location: Olyphant, PA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, night shift | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

An established high-volume, high-speed manufacturing operation is seeking a Night Shift Automation Engineer to ensure the operational stability, efficiency, and security of its automation systems and infrastructure. This role is central to keeping automated production lines running reliably and efficiently around the clock.

What you'll do

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, operating systems, and application software to achieve plant KPIs
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment, including line control and robotic systems
• Specify and procure replacement parts and maintenance contracts
• Evaluate technology and equipment options across various manufacturing operations
• Test new or modified software programs to ensure they meet user requirements and guidelines
• Assist in the procurement and integration of new equipment and modification of automation software
• Create and maintain comprehensive hardware documentation for all automation equipment
• Develop, modify, or edit programs for process control, robotics, and HMIs
• Maintain and manage backup programs for all control processors, robotics, HMIs, and data systems
• Conduct technology research and provide insightful recommendations
• Install and configure new hardware and software, offering user training and support as necessary

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 5-8 years of programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies
• Strong skills in programming and modifying PLCs and HMIs
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to interact with staff, vendors, and management at all levels
• Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders efficiently
• Experience developing training materials and conducting training sessions for management, technicians, and users
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and intermediate computer skills

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence in a high-speed manufacturing environment, working hands-on with PLC automation, robotics, and control systems to keep critical production processes running smoothly.