1d ago

Industrial Automation Engineer

Petersburg, VA

$70k-$105k / year

contractseniormanufacturing

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Bachelorโ€™s 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

โœจ 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)

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Contract-to-Hire opportunity
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Professional development and training
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Hands-on fieldwork and engineering tasks
  • ๐Ÿš€ Career advancement opportunities

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
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