Sr Automation Engineer - 210721

Description:

• Please look for strong experience in design/build/integration of automation equipment using Allen Bradley, Fanuc, Studio 5000 & Solidworks electrical and mechanical modeling/drawing creation.

Senior Automation Engineer

Overview 

• The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and continuously improving automation systems that drive manufacturing efficiency and operational excellence.

• This position leads automation projects, troubleshoots complex controls issues, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and serves as a technical expert for automation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and support PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, robotics, vision systems, and process controls.

• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning.

• Troubleshoot complex controls, automation, and integration issues.

• Develop and maintain automation standards, documentation, and best practices.

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, IT, and external vendors.

• Perform root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and industry standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

• Support equipment upgrades, capacity expansions, and new product introductions.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing engineering experience.

• Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).

• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial communication networks.

• Proven automation system design and implementation experience.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and control systems.

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, machine vision, and motion control.

• MES (Manufacturing Execution System) experience.

• Knowledge of NFPA, IEC, OSHA, and safety-rated controls.

• Project leadership experience.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen experience.

• Recruiter Screening Questions

• How many years of PLC programming experience do you have, and which platforms have you used (Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)?

• Have you led automation projects from design through commissioning?

• What experience do you have with HMI/SCADA systems?

• Have you worked with robotics, machine vision, or motion control systems?

• Describe a complex automation issue you resolved and its impact.

• Do you have experience in a manufacturing environment?

• Have you supported MES integrations or Industry 4.0 initiatives?

• Are you comfortable working independently and leading projects?

Ideal Candidate:

• An experienced automation engineer with strong PLC programming skills, manufacturing experience, project leadership capability, and a proven track record of implementing and troubleshooting industrial automation systems.

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.