Automation Engineer

Job Title : Automation Engineer

Job Description

The Automation Engineer is the go-to expert for electrical infrastructure and automation systems across the facility. This role encompasses everything from utility feed to MCCs, control panels to PLCs, with a focus on maintaining safe, efficient, and intelligent operations. The position demands a hands-on approach and significant independence, primarily supporting utilities such as purified water, chilled water, steam, and compressed air.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain electrical infrastructure from utility intake through MCC distribution.
• Troubleshoot and specify transformers, switchgear, and power systems for new equipment.
• Conduct thermographic studies and analyze heat data for preventive maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems during scheduled shutdowns, including July 4th.
• Maintain and update single-line diagrams and power distribution drawings.
• Prepare technical documentation for internal teams and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with the automation team on Allen-Bradley VFDs, PLCs, and Wonderware-based BMS.
• Program and troubleshoot control systems for utilities : purified water, chilled water, steam, and compressed air.
• Diagnose issues on the floor involving gauges, meters, panels, and integrated electrical / automation systems.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This role operates within a clean, regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment on a Monday–Friday first shift schedule. It offers long-term stability, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to support critical electrical infrastructure at one of Columbus’s largest pharma sites. Benefits include a generous PTO bank starting with 20 days, comprehensive health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, and prescription drug coverage, as well as various voluntary benefits once employed directly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $57.69 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.