Automation Engineer: PLC & Robotic Integration (Travel)

SMS group USA; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to support PLC design, integration of robots with welders, CNCs, and data reporting across locations in Washington PA, Taylor MI, and Gary IN. The role requires hands-on PLC work, system backups, and robust documentation.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial automation, train staff, and collaborate with IT and electrical teams to enable automated data collection and production monitoring.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent in industrial electrical technology or automation.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and control circuits.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% and internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, control panels, and automated machinery.
• Diagnose PLC hardware faults and I/O problems.
• Use PLC software to monitor logic and diagnostics.
• Document troubleshooting findings and service recommendations.
• Support installation, commissioning, and preventative maintenance.
• Train staff on automation systems and tools.
• Coordinate with IT and electrical teams to enable data collection.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial electrical

PLC knowledge

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

Technical diploma

Apprenticeship

Associate degree

Electrical Eng degree

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens SIMATIC

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

STEP 7

RSLinx

Job description

SMS group USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to support PLC design, integration of robots with welders, CNCs, and data reporting across locations in Washington PA, Taylor MI, and Gary IN. The role requires hands-on PLC work, system backups, and robust documentation.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial automation, train staff, and collaborate with IT and electrical teams to enable automated data collection and production monitoring.