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Automation Project Engineer

I.K. Hofmann USA, Inc.
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026

Responsibilities:


• Design and engineering responsibilities to provide drawings, PLC programming, operator interface design, panel design and documentation for specific projects as coordinated by the Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer

• Interface with customers and suppliers for specific project design requirements for your project

• System startup and commissioning

• Assist in generating new projects from existing customers and generate proposals and quotations which may include some preliminary engineering and design

• Interface with CAD Department and shop for drawings and panel assembly on your project

• Interface with Management for all customer invoicing

• Provide accurate weekly documentation of time per project and task

• All employees are responsible for reading, understanding and complying with the Employee Manual and company safety policies


Benefits:


• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Relocation assistance

• Vision insurance


Schedule:


• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• Possibility of some weekends during startups


Supplemental pay types:


• Bonus pay

• Monthly cell phone stipend Ability to commute/relocate:

• Iowa: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)


Experience:


• Programmable logic controllers: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification:


Willingness to travel:


• 25%

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