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Plant Automation Engineer

Channel Personnel Services
Florence, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Seeking a PLC Engineer to join a metals manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, designing and implementing automation solutions.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Program and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
  • Create detailed documentation outlining design and technical specifications of projects.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to team members on automation technology and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • 5 years of automation experience, specifically with PLCs (Ideally Allen Bradley or Siemens systems)
  • Proven ability to design, program, and troubleshoot. automation systems in a manufacturing environment.

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