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Automation Engineer – Calvert, AL
Join a highly automated heavy industrial manufacturing facility supporting process automation, electrical systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides hands-on automation engineering support in a fast-paced production environment.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Industrial Electricity, or related field
• 2 years of automation experience in manufacturing, commissioning, or industrial service environments
• Experience with PLCs such as Siemens S7, TIA Portal, GE systems, or similar
• Knowledge of HMI systems, industrial networking (Profibus, Profinet, LAN), instrumentation, VFDs, OPC/OPC-UA, and motor controls
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing automated systems in heavy industrial environments preferred
Responsibilities
• Support and optimize automated production systems
• Lead continuous improvement and automation projects
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot electrical/automation issues
• Participate in commissioning new equipment
• Support maintenance and operations teams through training and technical leadership
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety
Environment & Benefits
• Heavy industrial/manufacturing environment
• Monday–Friday schedule with occasional extended hours
• Competitive salary, bonus potential, relocation assistance, strong benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, and career development opportunities
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000