Automation Engineer – PLC, Robotics & Vision Lead

Adapta Controls; Utah; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health & Dental stipend

Retirement Matching

Job summary

Adapta Controls, a Midvale, Utah-based control systems integrator, is seeking a versatile automation engineer to lead projects from design through programming, checkout, and long-term maintenance.

You will work with Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, Fanuc robotics, machine vision, and motion control, interfacing with clients across industries. The role requires travel and offers growth through hands-on problem solving and evolving technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience demonstrating the skills and responsibilities listed above
• Engineering degree (EE, ME, CS) is preferred
• Proven demonstration of resiliency, adaptability, and determination

Responsibilities

• Lead automation project life cycle from design to maintenance
• Program and commission PLCs (Rockwell) and HMIs
• Work with Fanuc robotics, machine vision, and motion control
• Ensure electrical design; AutoCAD experience helpful
• Communications & networking; interface with clients at all levels
• Travel is required; frequency and duration vary

Skills

Rockwell PLC

HMI

Fanuc robotics

Machine vision

Motion control

Electrical design

Networking

Client communication

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (EE/ME/CS)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Adapta Controls, a Midvale, Utah-based control systems integrator, is seeking a versatile automation engineer to lead projects from design through programming, checkout, and long-term maintenance.

You will work with Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, Fanuc robotics, machine vision, and motion control, interfacing with clients across industries. The role requires travel and offers growth through hands-on problem solving and evolving technical expertise.