Job Description
We are hiring an Automation Engineer who will support the automation team on larger projects while gradually taking on medium and smaller projects independently. The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively complete assigned programming tasks, manage project details specific to their role, and contribute to the successful completion of projects, ensuring the delivery of reliable systems that meet customer expectations.
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-time, On-site
Salary: $42-$60/hour based on experience + benefits
Travel: Travel requirements for this role range from 20%-75%
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Understanding of Industrial Automation & Control Systems across multiple platforms
- Functions include providing Process Control Engineering, included but not limited to: specification, engineering, configuration and startup for projects implementing automation control systems for industrial clients including OEM’s, end users, and EPC firms across a range of industries including General Industry, Food & Beverage, Pulp & Paper, Steel & Metals, OEM, Municipal & Institutional, High Purity, EPC, Chemical Processing, Oil & Gas, Power Generation.
- Ability to read P&IDs and electrical drawings.
- Experience performing IO checks, startup and commissioning activities at client sites, independently or as part of a team.
- Field experience troubleshooting PLC, HMI, DCS programming.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
- Proficiency in design software
- 5+ years of experience in an automation programming role
Benefits & Compensation
Health Insurance – Low-cost medical coverage through Aetna (HDHP), with individual premiums starting at just $80/month
Dental & Vision Insurance – Dental through Aetna starting at $5.91/month; vision coverage through NVA
Health Savings Account (HSA) – PayFlex HSA available to complement the health plan
401(k) with Company Match – Employer matches 25 cents per dollar on up to 10% of contributions
Paid Time Off – 16–31 days annually based on tenure
Paid Holidays – 9 paid holidays per year
Life & AD&D Insurance – Company-paid coverage equal to 2x annual salary
Short & Long-Term Disability – STD and LTD coverage available; core LTD is 100% company-paid
Bereavement Leave