Industrial Automation Systems Engineer

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• Posted on April 24, 2026 Published By Nathan Gilbert Immediate opening for an experienced Systems Engineer with this global manufacturing innovator in Columbus!

The Systems Engineer will manage the technical aspects of projects and oversee engineering requirements. The Systems Engineer will work with the project manager, clients and multi-disciplinary engineer team to create and validate system requirements. This role will be the SME for customer processes and industrial automation systems.

Activities include:

Participate in design reviews, provide technical oversight, coordinate project work, manage third party vendors, conduct acceptance tests, assist in design and development of systems, learn customer processes to support design, prepare system-s level calculations (ex. kinematics, process capability, Cycle-time, Metrology, etc.), prepare, compile and document design reqs, evaluate design outputs, machine system performance, Safety Risk Asssements, creat technical specs, coordinate project deliverables and similar. We are seeking and Intermediate experience level for this Systems Engineering role. Compensation will be between $90

• 110k with strong benefits and opportunity for growth. One-site role in Polaris area of Columbus. If you are interested in working with innovative technology, building machines and systems that are new concepts and disrupt conventional operating and production strategies, this could be for you! To be qualified for this role, the Systems Engineer will have:
• 3+ yrs mechanical, electrical, controls of systems engineering support in an automation environment
• History of customer interface for project coordination
• Degree in Systems Design, Engineering Science, Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes to include robotics, machine controls and automation.
• Strong communication, project management and leadership capabilities
• Background leading/coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and sponsorship is not available for this position Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years.

From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By applying to this job, I agree to receive electronic communications including SMS text and email regarding future opportunities, referral bonus incentives, and other promotions from Trillium. You may opt out at any time from future communications by responding STOP to any electronic communication. You may view our full privacy policy at https://trilliumstaffing.com/jobs/privacy/ . Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company. Want to apply for Industrial Automation Systems Engineer? To apply for Industrial Automation Systems Engineer enter your email address below. If you have an account with indeed.com, you can also Apply with Indeed Contact Us if you have any questions Contact Nathan Gilbert (614) 841-2500 Have a question about this job? Our intentions are to fill job vacancies as quickly as possible with qualified candidates. We are always accepting applications if a time sensitive job has an application deadline it is noted in the job description. Click on "Apply" to begin the apply process.