Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & Controls, Growth

Jobot; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Fridays

Medical coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO + holidays

EAP

Career growth

Culture of integrity

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong automation and controls background to support and optimize production processes. This role focuses on improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting equipment, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

The position offers growth opportunities, exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, and a flexible Friday schedule. A Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of experience with PLCs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting(Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, tooling, and control systems.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, and validation projects.
• Analyze production data to improve cycle time, yield, uptime, and overall process capability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including wiring diagrams and work instructions.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and equipment issues.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Control systems

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong automation and controls background to support and optimize production processes. This role focuses on improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting equipment, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

The position offers growth opportunities, exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, and a flexible Friday schedule. A Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of experience with PLCs are preferred.