Role & seniority: Automation Engineer; mid-level to senior-level candidate with relevant experience.

Stack/tools: PLC programming (Allen Bradley; other PLCs such as Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens a plus), drive control systems (AC/DC, motion), HMI/SCADA, motion/machine control, CAD (ACAD, ACAD Electrical), EPlan; knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, UL-508; on-site commissioning and customer interfacing.

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop, test, and commission PLC logic, drive control, motion-based machine control, and HMI/SCADA solutions to meet specifications and safety requirements.
Design, implement, test, and commission drive systems; interface with customers, project managers, and sales; perform remote and on-site service and training.
Review drawings for accuracy, document work (reports/manuals), and ensure integration with existing operations; travel to customer sites as needed.

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree in CS, engineering, or related STEM field (or 5 years equivalent)
Proven PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley; other platforms a plus)
Ability to read electrical schematics; troubleshoot unfamiliar systems; commission AC/DC motors and motion drives
Knowledge of drive control, AC/DC motor theory; CAD/EPlan experience
Familiarity with NEC, NFPA-79, UL-508; strong communication and organizational skills

Nice-to-haves

Advanced degree
Multi-industry and multi-vendor experience
Robot programming and broader motion cont

Full Description

Job Details

Job Location: Beachwood, OH

Salary Range: Undisclosed Description

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing automated systems and solutions to enhance manufacturing, production, or operational processes. The role requires expertise in automation technologies, process control, robotics, and software programming. The Automation Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize productivity, reduce human error, improve efficiency, and ensure the seamless integration of automated systems into existing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop PLC programming
Develop code from specifications in multiple control platforms
Design, implement, and commission drive control systems
Develop motion-based machine control solutions meeting customer specifications and all applicable safety standards and functional requirements
Develop HMI and SCADA control solutions meeting customer specifications and functional requirements
Learn and implement new control platform solutions in a self-paced on the job environment
Responsible for accuracy and content of design, as assigned by team manager
Interface with customers, project managers, and sales team
Development, testing, and commissioning (will require travel to customer sites) of projects
Remote and onsite customer service
Review drawings for accuracy
Train end user personnel on system, when required
Qualifications

What we need you to have

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM degree or 5 years of equivalent experience
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics for control systems
Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming for Allen Bradley with any of the following PLC’s a plus: Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens. Etc.
Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar systems with a structured approach
Ability to document work and provide concise reports and manuals.
Ability to commission AC, DC, and Motion drives
Knowledge and experience with drive control systems, understand AC & DC motor theory
Knowledge and/or experience in ACAD, ACAD Electrical, and EPlan
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, and UL-508 Industry Safety Standards
Excellent communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills

Automation Engineer