Senior Automation Engineer: PLC, HMI & Robotics Lead

GDKN Corp.; Elmwood (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GDKN Corp. in Ohio seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing automation systems. You will lead projects from concept to commissioning, troubleshoot complex controls, and set standards with cross-functional teams.

A strong PLC background (Rockwell/AB, Siemens) and 5+ years in automation are required. You will mentor juniors and drive safety, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of industrial automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Siemens

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and support PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, vision systems, and process controls.
• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning.
• Troubleshoot complex controls, automation, and integration issues.
• Develop and maintain automation standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, IT, and external vendors.
• Perform root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and industry standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Support equipment upgrades, capacity expansions, and new product introductions.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Job description

GDKN Corp. in Ohio seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing automation systems. You will lead projects from concept to commissioning, troubleshoot complex controls, and set standards with cross-functional teams.

A strong PLC background (Rockwell/AB, Siemens) and 5+ years in automation are required. You will mentor juniors and drive safety, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement initiatives.