1d ago
Industrial Automation Engineer
Petersburg, VA
$70k-$105k / year
contractseniormanufacturing
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll configure, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-controlled systems in a manufacturing environment, partnering with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and production performance. This role blends hands-on troubleshooting with engineering design and process optimization.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot and optimize PLC-controlled production systems
- Design and enhance HMI interfaces for operator efficiency
- Diagnose issues with automation systems, networks, and instrumentation
- Lead projects to improve system uptime and throughput
๐ Requirements
- Bachelorโs degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of PLC programming experience in manufacturing
- Strong understanding of motors, drives, and AC/DC control systems
- Experience with ladder logic programming and troubleshooting
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal or Allen-Bradley
- Familiarity with Ignition or Cimplicity HMI/SCADA
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Profibus/Profinet)
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Contract-to-Hire opportunity
- ๐ Professional development and training
- ๐ ๏ธ Hands-on fieldwork and engineering tasks
- ๐ Career advancement opportunities
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
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