What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at AmeriQual Group, LLC?
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AmeriQual Group, a shelf-stable food manufacturer headquartered in Evansville, IN provides innovative solutions to the United States government, major branded food companies, food service providers, and retailers. A combination of expertise, ingenuity, and state-of-the-art equipment provides flexibility to meet our customers’ requirements.
We’re not just hiring—we’re investing in talent. We are currently seeking an innovative, collaborative team member to join our Automation Engineering team.
Why join AmeriQual?
- Mission-driven work – Supporting military and national food supply programs
- Strong growth trajectory – Expanding operations and capital investments
- Hands-on technical ownership – Real influence over systems, equipment, and process improvements
- Career acceleration – Clear path into senior engineering or plant leadership
- Compensation & Rewards
- Competitive salary, performance-based bonus structure, and tuition reimbursement ongoing technical development
- Best-in-class benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with FREE health clinic
- 401(k) with 100% company match
- Generous PTO and holidays
Our automation engineers serve as key technical leaders responsible for maintaining, improving, and advancing our automation and controls infrastructure. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role working cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and operations to improve uptime, safety, and production performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead design, implementation, and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and control systems
- Own and improve equipment reliability and automation performance
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies for controls systems
- Support and execute capital projects, equipment upgrades, and plant expansions
- Partner with vendors and integrators on new technologies and installs
- Troubleshoot real-time production issues and drive root cause solutions
- Optimize processes to improve throughput, product quality, and equipment uptime
- Coordinate project timelines with production to minimize downtime
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams to deliver results
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, and food safety standards
What You’ll Bring:
- Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
- Strong hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), HMIs, Automation systems & troubleshooting, and Industrial electrical & controls systems
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings
- Proven problem-solving ability in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong accountability
- Ability to lead projects and influence across departments
- Flexibility to support off-shift or weekend work as needed
Physical Requirements:
This role includes time in both office and production environments. You should be comfortable sitting, standing, walking, using standard office equipment and maintenance/engineering tools, and lifting up to 50 lbs. You’ll also spend time on the production floor, which includes exposure to varying temperatures and common food allergens. Duties include intricate repairs, which will require working in, on, and around complex machinery and packaging systems, requiring a high level of manual dexterity.
In this role, you won’t be stuck doing narrow controls work—you’ll:
- Touch every part of the operation (processing, packaging, utilities)
- See the direct results of your work daily
- Work in a plant environment that is actively investing in modernization
- Have more schedule stability than automotive or heavy industrial plants
Competitive salary, generous paid time off, career development, and an excellent benefits package are available. Visit www.ameriqualgroup.com/careers to learn more and apply today!
AmeriQual Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business need. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and provide accommodations as required by law.