Senior Field Automation Engineer

PPC Partners, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Partners is seeking a Senior Engineer, Automation Service in Columbus, GA. The role focuses on designing, programming, installing, and supporting industrial automation systems, with hands-on PLC/HMI work and on-site client collaboration.

You will mentor junior staff, assist with project scoping and estimates, and stay current with evolving automation technologies in a fast-paced field-service environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on industrial automation experience across manufacturing, material handling, processing, logistics.
• Deep expertise in PLC & HMI programming, sensors, safety systems, IT integration.
• Strong problem-solving and field-service capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, install, and support automated systems across multiple industrial applications.
• Lead troubleshooting on-site and provide ongoing technical support and maintenance.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with project scoping and estimates.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical & mechanical drawings

Troubleshooting

Field-service

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Modbus

VFDs & motor controls

Job description

PPC Partners is seeking a Senior Engineer, Automation Service in Columbus, GA. The role focuses on designing, programming, installing, and supporting industrial automation systems, with hands-on PLC/HMI work and on-site client collaboration.

You will mentor junior staff, assist with project scoping and estimates, and stay current with evolving automation technologies in a fast-paced field-service environment.