Automation Engineer

Job Description

The Automation Control Engineer focuses on the controls of the system while collaborating with mechanical, vision, and validation teams. The automation team designs and develops systems for manufacturing products, improving current manufacturing processes, and supporting new product development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the automation team to determine project direction.
• Provide designs that ensure operator safety.
• Collaborate on the design, assembly, and testing of fixtures, robotic cells, and end-of-arm tooling.
• Design schematic and electrical panel layouts.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing equipment when necessary.
• Perform research, analysis, design, and development of lean manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment for new and existing projects.
• Support Manufacturing and Production staff to solve technical, quality, and production problems to ensure consistent product flow.
• Make recommendations to staff and/or managers to improve production processes.
• Design electrical and pneumatic circuits ensuring operator safety.
• Create electrical and pneumatic component bill of materials.
• Support wiring electrical panels and equipment, and plumbing pneumatic circuits and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing equipment’s control system.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, Robots, as well as SCADA and vision systems.
• Use SolidWorks to design 3D models and create 2D drawings when necessary.
• Use Visio to design electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Use an ERP system to enter hours and requisitions, and complete repair requests.
• Use Microsoft Office for project documentation.
• Create Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Product Specific Operating Procedures (PSOPs), and standard training documents.
• Train personnel on SOPs and PSOPs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical degree in engineering with 3 years of related experience.
• 10 years of experience in Robotics and Automated Equipment.
• PLC programming.
• Pneumatic and electrical schematic reading and creation.
• Pneumatic valve and cylinder sizing.
• Experience with SolidWorks, plumbing, and wiring.
• Programming experience with Omron, Denso, ABB, InduSoft, IMPACT, Cognex.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automation, PLC programming, controls engineering, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical design using Visio and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience in manufacturing, robotics, and mechanical design.

Work Environment

This position supports in-house projects for various sites, designing and programming new equipment and supporting existing equipment. The majority of the time will be spent at a desk, with occasional visits to the floor to troubleshoot existing machines. This is an onsite position with minimal travel required, approximately 5-10%.

This is a Permanent position based out of Delano, MN.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

A choice of two BlueCross BlueShield Medical Plans » Hospital Cost Protection Plans » Critical Illness Protection » Accident Protection » Health Savings Account (HSA) » Dental » Vision » Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) for you and your family » Short and Long Term Disability Coverage » Health Advocacy Services and Health Cost Estimator ™ if you elect either of the two Medical Plans » Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to you

This is a fully onsite position in Delano,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000