Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Data in Metals

SMS group USA; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to support PLC design, troubleshooting, and integration of robots with welders, CNCs, and other equipment. You will help maintain systems, backup routines, and data reporting across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have hands-on PLC experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support field installations and repairs.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent in industrial electrical tech or automation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems and control circuits.
• Able to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams and travel as required (domestic/international).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems and automated machinery.
• Diagnose PLC hardware faults, ladder logic, and networking issues.
• Use PLC software to monitor logic, diagnostics, and faults.
• Document actions and recommendations; follow safety procedures.
• Lead preventive maintenance and software updates for equipment.
• Train staff on automation systems and collaboration with IT and electrical teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Schematics interpretation

PLC troubleshooting & programming

Independent work travel

Education

Technical diploma / apprenticeship / associate degree in industrial electrical tech or automation

Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics degree preferred

Tools

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley

Siemens SIMATIC

AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN

Job description

SMS group USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to support PLC design, troubleshooting, and integration of robots with welders, CNCs, and other equipment. You will help maintain systems, backup routines, and data reporting across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have hands-on PLC experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support field installations and repairs.