Innovative Manufacturing Automation Engineer

First Quality

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision starting on

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Dependent care FSA with employer match

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Programmer in Salt Lake City to design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain automated control systems across production lines. You will work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in PLC programming and experience with HMI/SCADA, robotics, and safety-conscious MES integration.

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field.
2+ years of PLC programming experience with major vendors.
Experience with HMI/SCADA software development.
Understanding of electrical schematics, industrial networks, and motor controls/VFDs.
Strong troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings; robotics programming experience.
Familiar with vision systems, servo motion, safety PLCs, MES integration.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot control systems, sensors, drives, and networking to minimize downtime.
Collaborate on automation improvements with maintenance and production teams.
Program and improve PLCs for production, process, and packaging equipment.
Develop and optimize HMI screens for operator control and monitoring.
Maintain and support robotics systems on production lines.
Assist installation, commissioning and startup of new automated equipment.
Document control logic, wiring diagrams, and program revisions.
Perform backups and version control of PLC, HMI, and robot programs.
Ensure systems meet safety standards and quality requirements.
Provide training and technical support to maintenance and operators.
Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.