Electrical and Automation Engineer

Tharp Consulting; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking an on-site Automation Engineer to support electrical, automation, MES, and digital systems across a manufacturing site.

The role involves assisting with capital projects, maintaining and upgrading systems, and supporting commissioning activities to verify performance. You will create documentation, ensure safety compliance, and train users to operate the systems effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical systems and industrial automation.
• Experience with MES and digital manufacturing systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document technical work and support commissioning.
• Comfort working in cross-functional, manufacturing-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with capital projects, process improvements, and system upgrades.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, automation, MES, and related digital systems.
• Support commissioning activities and verification of system performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
• Help ensure systems meet applicable compliance and safety requirements.
• Participate in training to enable effective use and operation of systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Electrical systems

Industrial automation

MES

Digital manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Support the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical, automation, MES, and digital systems across a manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with capital projects, process improvements, and system upgrades
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, automation, MES, and related digital systems
• Support commissioning activities and verification of system performance
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures
• Help ensure systems meet applicable compliance and safety requirements
• Participate in training to enable effective use and operation of systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions

Qualifications / Skills

• Knowledge of electrical systems and industrial automation
• Experience working with MES and digital manufacturing systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to document technical work and support commissioning
• Comfort working in cross-functional, manufacturing-focused environments