Industrial Automation Engineer
Industrial Automation Engineer
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Job Description
This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Industrial Automation Engineer
The Industrial Automation Engineer will join our Plant Engineering team supporting electrical control system projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on programming troubleshooting and improving automation systems while gaining hands-on experience with a variety of platforms. You will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to help keep production equipment safe reliable and efficient.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design programming and maintenance of PLC HMI and VFD systems.
- Help update LabVIEW code for testing applications and automation equipment.
- Support production maintenance and IT teams in troubleshooting and reducing downtime.
- Assist with electrical documentation updates using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Participate in project planning by gathering data preparing estimates and tracking progress.
- Support equipment installations while learning NEC and NFPA code applications.
- Collaborate with engineers technicians and contractors to ensure safe high-quality results.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Automation Engineering or related field.
- 23 years of industrial automation or controls experience preferred (internships count).
- Familiarity with PLC programming HMIs and VFDs; exposure to Rockwell or Siemens a plus.
- Basic understanding of electrical codes (NEC NFPA) and networking fundamentals.
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work off shifts or travel between Northeast Ohio facilities as needed.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $80000-$120000 Commensurate with experience
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural construction mining recreational industrial and special machines. Our work includes concept development product design documentation problem-solving simulation optimization and testing of components systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis branch office in Dubuque IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Employment Type
Full-Time
