Senior Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Commissioning
The Bachrach Group
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Job summary
The Bachrach Group is seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer in Youngstown, Ohio. This hands-on role focuses on programming, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robots, drives, and sensors.
You will lead equipment commissioning, optimize robot paths and cycle times, modernize controls, and train maintenance staff on automated systems, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.
Qualifications
- 7+ years hands-on automation/controls experience.
- Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related engineering field preferred.
- Strong PLC and HMI programming; industrial robot programming and integration.
Responsibilities
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, drives, servos, and sensors.
- Develop robotic material handling and machine-tending applications.
- Integrate new automation equipment and production lines.
- Lead equipment commissioning, testing, and production start-up.
- Troubleshoot controls and automation issues and implement permanent solutions.
- Modernize existing controls and obsolete equipment.
- Improve robot paths, cycle times, alarms, diagnostics, and recovery logic.
- Train Maintenance and Operations on automated systems.
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Job description
The Bachrach Group is seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer in Youngstown, Ohio. This hands-on role focuses on programming, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robots, drives, and sensors.
You will lead equipment commissioning, optimize robot paths and cycle times, modernize controls, and train maintenance staff on automated systems, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.
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