Automation Engineering Technician

BRC Rubber and Plastics Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead and implement automation and electrical control solutions across our manufacturing operations.

In this hands-on role, you will design, program, and commission PLC and HMI systems, develop electrical control panels, and support production teams to minimize downtime and improve throughput. You will own projects from concept through commissioning, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safety and compliance with NFPA 70E

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Robotic programming experience with Fanuc/Epson.
• Proven PLC programming and commissioning experience (Allen‑Bradley).
• Experience developing HMIs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Hands-on troubleshooting with motors, drives, sensors, and machine controls.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting Plant Support: diagnose root causes and restore equipment functionality.
• Robotics Intelligent Automation Controls Development: program, integrate, and support PLC/HMI systems, and design electrical panels per codes.
• Project Leadership: own projects from concept through commissioning, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage change requests and validation.

Skills

Robotics programming

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Motor and drive knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Fanuc/Epson robotics

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs and drives

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to lead, develop, and implement automation and electrical control solutions across our manufacturing operations. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for engineering new systems, upgrading existing equipment, improving productivity, and supporting production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshooting Plant Support

• Provide day‑to‑day support to operations, diagnosing root causes and restoring equipment functionality.

Robotics Intelligent Automation Controls Development

• Provide hands‑on support for production automation equipment.
• Develop, program, and maintain PLC and HMI systems for new and existing equipment. (Allen‑Bradley required)
• Design, build, and implement electrical control panels, wiring diagrams, and safety circuitry in compliance with codes (NFPA 70E, OSHA).
• Program, integrate, and support vision systems, robotics, motion control, and VFDs.
• Program and troubleshoot Epson Fanuc robots, including integration with sensors, conveyors, and control systems.

Project Leadership

• Own projects from concept through commissioning, including budget, schedule, risk management, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (maintenance, engineering, operations, suppliers).
• Manage change requests, approvals, testing, and validation of implemented systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• Robotic programming (Fanuc/Epson)
• Demonstrated success programming and commissioning industrial automation systems.
• Strong PLC experience — Allen‑Bradley required - Automation Direct a plus.
• Experience developing HMI’s.
• Capable of reading and generating electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with motors, drives, sensors, and machine controls.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to work under deadlines.
• Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment.
• AutoCAD Electrical

Working Style Soft Skills

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate data
• Comfortable balancing multiple ongoing projects
• Regular and predictable attendance required

Why This Role Matters

This role directly shapes our automation future. You will help modernize systems, reduce downtime, accelerate throughput, and push innovation across the plant.

This isn’t a behind‑the‑scenes support function — this role directly shapes our automation future. You will help modernize systems, reduce downtime, accelerate throughput, and push innovation across multiple plants.

If you thrive on solving complex problems, making processes smarter, and moving the needle on performance, you will be successful here.

Company Description

BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is a manufacturer of rubber and plastics products for automotive and industrial applications built upon 50 years of stellar customer design and engineering support from concept through prototype into final production of rubber and plastic components in Northeast Indiana. We are privately owned and an industry leader. BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO 14001 Certified; with locations in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Churubusco, Hartford City, Ligonier and Montpelier Indiana.