Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Job Description:

Actalent is seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to join our team during an exciting period of growth. We are partnering with a company that is a leading gourmet brownie manufacturer, and the ideal candidate will be responsible for upgrading and integrating new automation systems, specifying and integrating new equipment, designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical and control systems, and addressing high-level maintenance issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Integration: Identify, evaluate, and integrate new equipment and technologies to support growth and improve manufacturing processes.
• Automation and Process Upgrades: Lead projects to upgrade existing automation and equipment, improving efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Electrical and Control System Design Support: Design and implement PLC and HMI applications to enhance the manufacturing process.
• Programming: Program, service, repair, and maintain electrical and process control systems.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot complex automation issues through various control systems using RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Studio ME, FactoryTalk Studio SE, and other applications.
• Machine/Process Debug & Maintenance Support: Provide advanced technical support for equipment debug and maintenance, minimizing downtime and optimizing equipment performance.
• Vendor Management: Work with and manage automation and other vendors.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with production, maintenance, and operational teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of automation systems, equipment specifications, and software.
• Strategy Development: Work with leadership to develop an automation, machine monitoring, and shop floor information strategy for the future.

Top Skills Details:

• PLC Programming (Allen Bradley)
• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with relevant experience
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, equipment integration, or machine building environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices
• Knowledge of plant engineering principles

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120.00 - $140.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Miamisburg,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 26, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $120 - $140