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Automation Engineer
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Helion Group
Saint Joe, IN (In Person)
$176,800 Salary, Full-Time
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Job description: This role will work directly with the automation leadership team to execute robotics and automation projects, with a strong focus on controls system integration, architecture, and manufacturing automation strategy. What You'll Do Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial automation systems Lead controls integration projects from concept through commissioning Develop and modify PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications Support robotics integration projects involving ABB and Fanuc robots Create and maintain electrical designs, controls documentation, and programming standards Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams across multiple facilities Improve production reliability, safety, quality, and overall plant efficiency Serve as a technical leader and mentor for automation and controls initiatives Required Experience Candidates should have: 10+ years of automation experience in a production or manufacturing environment 10+ years of hands-on programming experience with: Studio 5000 HMI / SCADA systems Strong experience with: Electrical design practices Machine and motion control systems Electromechanical systems System integration Industrial troubleshooting Experience with Ignition is required Experience working with: ABB robotics Fanuc robotics Allen-Bradley PLCs PowerFlex drives Kinetix drives Ideal Background Heavy industrial or manufacturing automation experience Multi-site project support experience Strong understanding of controls architecture and industrial networking Ability to lead projects independently with minimal oversight Strong communication and technical leadership skills Pay $80-$90