Website Summary

Join trak group in partnering with an established manufacturing client seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced manufacturing systems. This hands-on engineering position focuses on PLC programming, industrial robotics, vision systems, and machine controls, while also supporting manufacturing technology, equipment connectivity, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 3–7+ years of industrial automation experience, strong technical troubleshooting abilities, and a passion for improving manufacturing efficiency through innovative technology. This opportunity is well suited for an engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, implementing new technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

Industrial Automation & Controls Engineering

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, industrial robotics, and machine vision systems.

• Diagnose and resolve complex automation issues involving electrical, controls, software, and mechanical systems.

• Support automated manufacturing equipment, machine controls, and production technologies.

• Develop and implement automation improvements that increase equipment uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency.

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and identify opportunities to improve system reliability.

• Support the integration, testing, and implementation of new automated manufacturing equipment.

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to resolve recurring equipment issues.

Manufacturing Technology & System Integration

• Support machine integration, equipment connectivity, and manufacturing data collection initiatives.

• Troubleshoot communication issues between production equipment, industrial PCs, servers, and manufacturing systems.

• Assist with industrial networking and communication technologies used in automated production environments.

• Support integration between manufacturing equipment and software systems.

• Partner with IT and Operations teams to improve equipment connectivity and data visibility.

• Identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing processes through automation and digital technologies.

Continuous Improvement & Industry 4.0

• Lead automation initiatives focused on improving productivity, quality, and equipment performance.

• Support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives, including equipment connectivity and production data collection.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams on process improvements.

• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies and recommend practical automation solutions.

• Assist with the deployment and optimization of new production equipment and systems.

• Apply technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to improve manufacturing performance.

• Support ongoing modernization of manufacturing automation and technology infrastructure.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.

• 3–7+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.

• Experience with industrial robotics, machine controls, or automated manufacturing systems.

• Strong understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving electrical, controls, software, and mechanical systems.

• Experience supporting automated production equipment and manufacturing processes.

• Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams.

• Demonstrated ability to independently learn and apply new technologies.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

Preferred

• Experience with Siemens PLC architecture and TIA Portal.

• Experience programming and troubleshooting Fanuc robotics and HandlingTool software.

• Familiarity with Cognex machine vision systems.

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and production data collection.

• Knowledge of OPC UA and industrial communication protocols.

• Understanding of industrial networking and equipment connectivity.

• Exposure to SQL databases, reporting systems, and manufacturing analytics.

• Familiarity with Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity principles.

• Experience supporting Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Background integrating automated equipment with manufacturing software and production systems.

Position Details

• Position: Automation Engineer

• Industry: Advanced Manufacturing

• Experience Level: 3–7+ Years

• Primary Focus: PLC Programming, Robotics, Vision Systems, Industrial Automation, and Manufacturing Technology

• Technology Exposure: Siemens, Fanuc, Cognex, MES, OPC UA, Industrial Networking, and Industry 4.0