Automation Engineer — PLC & Robotics (Whitehall Area)

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Whitehall, MI is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a network of manufacturers focused on efficiency and automation. This role supports installation, commissioning, and programming of PLCs and robots, with opportunities across Michigan's Whitehall area.

You will collaborate with maintenance and production teams to reduce downtime, read schematics, and implement control system enhancements. This network aims to connect talent with lasting career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience programming PLCs such as Allen‑Bradley or Siemens.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Experience supporting automated equipment in a production environment.
• Familiarity with industrial robots and machine safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and commissioning of new automation cells.
• Monitor equipment performance and address recurring downtime causes.
• Maintain electrical schematics, control drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on repairs and upgrades.
• Run tests and validation for new programs and hardware changes.
• Train operators and technicians on automated equipment operation.
• Troubleshoot automated production equipment and controls issues during shifts.
• Program and modify PLC, HMI, and robot logic for production changes.

Skills

PLC programming

Schematics reading

Robotics familiarity

Troubleshooting

Shift work

Industrial safety

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls

Tools

SCADA

Robot programming cert

Capital equipment PM

Vision systems

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Whitehall, MI is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a network of manufacturers focused on efficiency and automation. This role supports installation, commissioning, and programming of PLCs and robots, with opportunities across Michigan's Whitehall area.

You will collaborate with maintenance and production teams to reduce downtime, read schematics, and implement control system enhancements. This network aims to connect talent with lasting career opportunities.