Entry-Level Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Vision

Currier Plastics; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company, is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and robotics in our medical-focused operations. You will work hands-on with equipment, troubleshoot systems, and contribute to developing and improving automated systems.

You will assist with PLC programming, sensor integration, and machine vision, while performing wiring and schematic tasks and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Robotics, or Controls Engineering.
• Basic PLC programming and ladder logic knowledge.
• Familiarity with industrial sensors such as Keyence or Sick.

Responsibilities

• Support programming, debugging, and optimization of PLC systems (Keyence).
• Assist with integration and setup of sensors, actuators, and other automation components.
• Support and develop machine vision systems (Keyence and Cognex).
• Perform low-voltage (24V DC) wiring and electrical panel work.
• Read and create wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Assist with documentation, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Follow company safety standards and support compliance with manufacturing and quality requirements.

Skills

Ladder logic

Industrial sensors

Electrical systems (24V DC)

C#

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Robotics, or Controls Engineering

Tools

Keyence

Cognex

Sick sensors

Job description

MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company, is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and robotics in our medical-focused operations. You will work hands-on with equipment, troubleshoot systems, and contribute to developing and improving automated systems.

You will assist with PLC programming, sensor integration, and machine vision, while performing wiring and schematic tasks and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.