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Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc

Automation Specialist

Pay: $102,500/yr

Posted: 07/17/2026

Location: Fresno, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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What they do

A Manufacturing Automation Engineer designs, programs and improves automated machinery and processes within a manufacturing environment. Are responsible for the design specifications, documentation and troubleshooting of the equipment. Often work within vehicle manufacturing and food processing plants, where robots or machines are used to perform specific functions.

$129,288 / year median in California

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Our manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to support and optimize automated manufacturing systems at their Fresno, CA facility.

Pay Rate:
100k-105k
Shift:
All shifts

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize automated manufacturing equipment and control systems Program, modify, and debug PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems Support the installation, commissioning, and startup of new production equipment and automation projects Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, instrumentation, and automation-related issues to minimize downtime Develop and implement process improvements to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and productivity Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical documentation Configure and maintain industrial networks, sensors, vision systems, and control devices Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent industrial experience will also be considered 3+ years of experience in industrial automation within a manufacturing environment Strong experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar platforms) Experience with HMI development, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and industrial control systems Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings Experience with industrial robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, or similar) Knowledge of SCADA systems, industrial networking and machine vision systems