Automation Engineer – PLCs, Robotics & Travel

SMS group

Gary (IN)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Training opportunities

Job summary

SMS group is seeking an Automation Engineer to support PLC design and troubleshooting for welding, machining, and data reporting across multiple facilities. You will design PLC systems to integrate robots, welders, CNCs, and other equipment, while performing backups and diagnostics to minimize downtime.

You should be skilled in industrial PLCs, safety practices, and documentation. Expect travel domestically 25% and international as required, with a strong emphasis on independent work at customer

Qualifications

Technical diploma, apprenticeship, associate degree, or equivalent in industrial electrical tech, automation, or related field.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and control circuits.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, control panels, motor controls, and automated machinery.
Diagnose PLC hardware, processor faults, ladder logic, networks, and I/O problems.
Use PLC software to monitor logic, review diagnostics, and identify control faults.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC

Electrical safety

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Tech diploma

Associate degree

Eng degree preferred

Tools

Rockwell AB

Siemens SIMATIC

Studio 5000

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

You should be skilled in industrial PLCs, safety practices, and documentation. Expect travel domestically 25% and international as required, with a strong emphasis on independent work at customer

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