Our client is a growing manufacturer making significant investments in automation, controls, robotics, and manufacturing technology. They are seeking a Manufacturing Automation Specialist to support automation projects, equipment commissioning, control system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across their production operations.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems
- Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment
- Diagnose and resolve controls, instrumentation, and automation issues
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, production, and quality teams on continuous improvement initiatives
- Support automation projects from design through implementation
- Modify and enhance existing control systems
- Interpret electrical drawings and controls documentation
- Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and system integrations
- Support automation projects across multiple manufacturing locations
- 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering
- Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC platforms
- Strong Ladder Logic programming skills
- Experience commissioning and troubleshooting industrial automation systems
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to work onsite in the Lower Main Land
Preferred
- Beckhoff / TwinCAT experience
- HMI development and support experience
- Robotics exposure
- Food, beverage, packaging, or consumer goods manufacturing experience
- Industrial networking knowledge
- AutoCAD Electrical experience
- Multi-site manufacturing support experience