Automation/Controls Engineer

Job description:

We are a Japanese owned corporation with a highly diversified workforce that stresses the importance of its people with an emphasis on lifetime career development, team spirit and inclusion. Our focus is to push past the present boundaries toward a higher level of comfort.

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Automation/Controls Engineer in the Circleville, Ohio Office.

We are seeking a hands-on Automation / Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated solutions within our injection molding and sub-assembly operations.

This role will focus on integrating robotic handling, conveyors, automated pack-out systems, and assembly processes, including automatic part counting, container filling, and container indexing when full.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC programming experience, familiarity with industrial robotics, and a practical understanding of high-volume manufacturing environments.

Primary Position responsibilities:

Injection Molding Automation

• - Design and implement automated pack-out systems for molding cells
• - Part counting
• - Container fill control
• - Automatic bin indexing / advancement
• - Integrate industrial robots (FANUC/Yaskawa/ABB) with downstream automation
• - Robot-to-PLC communication and EOAT coordination

Sub-Assembly Automation

• - Evaluate and implement automation opportunities in sub-assembly processes
• - Part feeding and orientation
• - Basic assembly operations (insertion, fastening, welding, etc.)
• - Develop semi-automated and fully automated work cells
• - Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) and reduce labor dependency

Controls & Systems Development

• - Develop and maintain PLC programs (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• - Conveyor logic, sensor integration, and fault handling
• - Configure and support HMI systems
• - Select and implement sensors and instrumentation

Continuous Improvement & Support

• - Improve system performance and reduce downtime and scrap
• - Troubleshoot production equipment
• - Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams

Qualifications:

• - Degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
• - 3 years in industrial automation or controls
• - Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ladder Logic
• - Experience integrating robotics with manufacturing systems
• - Familiarity with conveyors and industrial sensors

Essential skills and experience:

• Injection molding or plastics experience
• - FANUC robot experience
• - Assembly automation experience
• - HMI development experience
• - Vision systems (Cognex/Keyence)
• - Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Circleville, OH 43113 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Circleville, OH 43113: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Industrial automation: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Circleville, OH 43113 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Circleville, OH 43113: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000