Automation Specialist

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Automation Specialist! Exciting space to get exposed to/run with new automation and robotics projects versus just maintaining equipment in an industrial production facility! Description Support the automation and maintenance team to support production, lab, and processing equipment Update drawings and schematics for engineering on an as needed basis 40% of time will be spent on capital electrical and robotic projects, the other time will be spent on maintenance and PLC programming Work with integrator and control vendors Implement and document electrical and control processes Oversee work of maintenance mechanics Skills Automation, Plc programming, Allen-bradley, Allen bradley plc, Troubleshooting, Robotics, schematics Top Skills Details Automation, Plc programming, Allen-bradley, Allen bradley plc Additional Skills & Qualifications Associates Degree in Robotics (Sample programs in Robotics and Control Systems Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Robotic Technologies, Industrial Robotics and Automation, Robotics / Automation Technology) 6+ months PLC programming Pay $65-75k Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Ankeny, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr. Ask Mary for the benefits package Benefit Tax Treatment Who Pays Medical and Pharmacy Pretax Company & You Dental Pretax Company & You Vision Pretax You Flexible Spending Accounts Pretax You Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance After-tax Company Voluntary Life Insurance After-tax You Short-Term Disability After-tax Company Long-Term Disability Pretax/After-tax Company/You Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Ankeny,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.