Automation Engineer - PLCs, Motion Control & System Design

Triad Technologies; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad Technologies in Vandalia, OH, is seeking an Automation Engineer to deliver technical and application support for automation and motion control products. You will collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and customers to design effective solutions.

The role includes system design, programming, commissioning, documentation, and training. This full-time, weekday position emphasizes engineering expertise and customer interaction with occasional field work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required for Automation Engineer title.
• Experience with PLC or motion controller programming and troubleshooting is preferred.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar engineering software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and application support for automation and motion control products, systems, and solutions.
• Work with Engineering, Sales, and customers to understand application requirements and recommend appropriate products and system solutions.
• Assist with system architecture, product selection, hardware and software specifications, and network layouts.
• Support the development of technical solutions and quotations based on customer requirements and industry standards.
• Provide programming, configuration, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting support for PLCs, motion controllers, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, mechanical layouts, and system documentation.

Skills

Automation

Motion control

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate degree in automation / related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Triad Technologies in Vandalia, OH, is seeking an Automation Engineer to deliver technical and application support for automation and motion control products. You will collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and customers to design effective solutions.

The role includes system design, programming, commissioning, documentation, and training. This full-time, weekday position emphasizes engineering expertise and customer interaction with occasional field work.