Automation Engineer

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Job Title : Automation Engineer | Onsite | New Albany, IN (Northwest Louisville, KY)

Overview

Lead the development of control systems for automated equipment, owning all phases of controls development on assigned projects from functional requirements and architecture through programming, power-up, and commissioning. Collaborate with mechanical and process engineering teams to define and document control system functional requirements, specifying electrical, pneumatic, thermal, and motion control components based on system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation and revision of electrical schematics.
• Design and develop control systems software, including programming PLCs, HMI / SCADA platforms, motion controllers, and servo drives.
• Execute system startup, debug, tuning, and machine qualification for new or upgraded automation systems.
• Provide troubleshooting and support for existing production machinery and control systems.
• Manage technical resources and coordinate timelines for controls-related project activities.
• Implement control system software changes to support upgrades, process improvements, or safety initiatives.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of software templates and standards for control system functionality, structure, and documentation.
• Ensure systems are designed with safety, sustainability, and long-term performance in mind, in compliance with standards such as NFPA 79, UL508A, and ISO 3849-1.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

Work onsite Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility to start earlier from 7 AM to 4 PM if needed. No overtime is required. There may be occasional travel for a few weeks throughout the year for commissioning. The role involves working both on the floor and at a desk, closely collaborating with automation designers, machine builders, product designers, and other team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 / yr.

Health, Dental, and Vision

HSA and FSA

Group basic life, short term and long term disability

Vacation - after 90 days you get 3 weeks prorated per year, after 5 years 4 weeks, and 10 years 5 weeks

9 Paid holidays

Personal days

Fully onsite workplace in Louisville, KY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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