Maintenance Automation Engineer - Night Shift

Workforce Solutions; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Solutions is seeking an Automation / Electrical Engineer for a night-shift, on-the-floor role in a Fort Wayne manufacturing facility. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, support electricians, and push for reliability improvements while working with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical fields and 2–5+ years of manufacturing automation experience; compensation is $55–$63 per hour on a long-term contract (with potential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5+ years supporting industrial automation or controls in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems.
• Experience with Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and VFDs.
• Familiarity with electrical design standards and CAD software for control system designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-shift troubleshooting support for PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Support and coach maintenance electricians during breakdowns.
• Diagnose issues with PLCs, drives, motion systems, and industrial networks.
• Help identify and implement machine reliability improvements.
• Work closely with maintenance leadership and production teams.
• Interface with internal engineering teams and outside support as needed.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

VFDs

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Automation / Electrical Engineer to support a large, highly automated manufacturing facility. This role is focused on night-shift, on-the-floor troubleshooting, supporting maintenance electricians, and improving machine reliability. You will be working with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

If you enjoy solving real-time problems, working directly with production equipment, and being the go-to controls expert on shift, this role is built for you.

Location

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Pay: $55 - $63/hr

Job Type: Long-term contract (with the possibility of Contract-to-Hire)

Shift: 6:00pm - 6:00am (alternating weeks and weekends)

What You Will Do

• Provide on-shift troubleshooting support for PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Support and coach maintenance electricians during breakdowns
• Diagnose issues with PLCs, drives, motion systems, and industrial networks
• Help identify and implement machine reliability improvements
• Work closely with maintenance leadership and production teams
• Interface with internal engineering teams and outside support as needed

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• 2-5+ years supporting industrial automation or controls in manufacturing
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems
• Experience with Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and VFDs
• Familiarity with electrical design standards and the ability to develop control system designs using industry-standard CAD software
• Comfortable working night shift and weekends

Nice To Have

• Robotics experience (Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa)
• Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
• AutoCAD Electrical or controls design experience

Why Join Us

This is a long-term opportunity to work hands-on with advanced, highly automated manufacturing equipment while serving as the on-shift technical authority for controls and automation. You’ll play a critical role in keeping production running, supporting maintenance teams, and improving equipment reliability—without being stuck behind a desk.