Automation Engineer (PLC / Controls) Circleville, OHAutomotive Injection Molding & Automated Assembly1st Shift | $65K–$75KWhy This Opportunity May Be Worth a ConversationIf you’re currently working in controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering and want more hands-on PLC ownership, broader system exposure, or a stronger voice in process improvements; this role offers that.We are looking for an Automation Engineer who wants to move beyond basic troubleshooting and gain deeper involvement in automation development, line integration, and continuous improvement initiatives within a stable automotive manufacturing environment.What You Would Be DoingProgramming and modifying PLC/HMI systems (Omron, Keyence, Pro-face)Supporting automated injection molding and assembly equipmentTroubleshooting robotics, sensors, I/O systems, and control circuitsImproving cycle times and equipment uptime (OEE focus)Supporting new model launches and automation integrationDriving root cause analysis and countermeasuresCollaborating with production, tooling, maintenance, and quality teamsThis role will have visibility into engineering decisions and automation strategy.Ideal Background Must Haves You might be a good fit if you currently have:Minimum 3 years of experience in injection molding within the automotive industryA Junior Automation or Controls Engineer wanting broader PLC ownershipA Manufacturing Engineer with strong automation exposureExperience with PLC programming (Omron, Keyence, Pro-face, etc.) is important. A Controls Technician ready to step into an Engineering titleWhat Makes This Different1st shift scheduleDirect exposure to automation system improvementsCross-functional engineering involvementGrowth path into more advanced controls and automation projectsStable automotive manufacturing environment