Hybrid Automation Engineer - PLCs, Robotics & Motion

Grenzebach Hellas; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grenzebach Hellas is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement automated systems for manufacturing and operational processes. The role requires expertise in automation, robotics, and software programming with a focus on driving efficiency and reducing human error.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, interface with customers, and travel to job sites to commission and support projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM field or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics for control systems.
• Proven PLC logic and programming experience for Allen Bradley; other PLCs a plus: Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens.
• Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar systems with a structured approach.
• Documentation skills and reporting ability.
• Experience with AC, DC, and Motion drives and drive control systems.
• Knowledge of ACAD, ACAD Electrical, and EPlan.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA-79, UL-508 safety standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programming.
• Develop code from specifications in multiple control platforms.
• Design, implement, and commission drive control systems.
• Develop motion-based machine control solutions meeting customer specs and safety standards.
• Develop HMI and SCADA control solutions meeting customer specs and requirements.
• Learn and implement new control platform solutions in a self-paced on-the-job environment.
• Ensure accuracy and content of design as assigned by team manager.
• Interface with customers, project managers, and sales team.
• Develop, test, and commission projects (travel to customer sites).
• Provide remote and onsite customer service.
• Review drawings for accuracy.
• Train end-user personnel on system when required.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

Robotics

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Motor theory

Drive control

NFPA/UL standards

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM

5 years of equivalent experience

Job description

Grenzebach Hellas is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement automated systems for manufacturing and operational processes. The role requires expertise in automation, robotics, and software programming with a focus on driving efficiency and reducing human error.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, interface with customers, and travel to job sites to commission and support projects.