Automation Engineer – Onsite Startup & Travel

Actalent; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and commission industrial automation and control systems from development through customer-site startup. The role emphasizes Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and motion control across projects.

Responsibilities include configuring drives, reading schematics, testing equipment, and traveling to customer facilities for startup and support. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 5+ years of controls/automation experience.
• Hands-on Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000).
• Proven experience with industrial drives, motors, and motion systems (AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo).
• Ability to read electrical schematics for troubleshooting and development.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for unfamiliar machinery and controls.
• Comfort around industrial control panels, motors, drives, I/O, sensors.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC programs per project specs.
• Program and configure HMI/SCADA systems for operator interfaces.
• Set up and commission AC/DC drives, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to diagnose issues.
• Test, debug, and commission equipment through development and startup.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and support.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams to clarify requirements.
• Record changes and work completed for project records.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

HMI/SCADA configuration

AC/DC drives & motion control

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting in industrial controls

Onsite customer interaction

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

Rockwell FactoryTalk

AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and commission industrial automation and control systems from development through customer-site startup. The role emphasizes Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and motion control across projects.

Responsibilities include configuring drives, reading schematics, testing equipment, and traveling to customer facilities for startup and support. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are required.