Automation / Electrical Engineer

Location: Woodburn IN

Type: Long Term Contract

Wage: $50/hr - $55/hr Depending on Experience

If youre an Automation Engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to startup and youre comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-impact long-term contract role with real ownership.

This position supports major capital projects inside a highly automated industrial plant. Youll be hands-on with electrical design controls programming and full project execution. You will be working alongside a collaborative team that values accountability and problem-solving.

What Youll Be Doing

• Own the electrical and automation scope for large capital projects
• Design and develop control systems and electrical schematics
• Program and configure PLCs HMIs VFDs and motion control systems
• Lead projects from design procurement installation startup acceptance
• Build cost estimates and technical project schedules
• Coordinate with vendors suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support equipment commissioning ramp-up and troubleshooting
• Train and support plant maintenance teams on new systems
• Assist with pre-studies and feasibility for future automation projects

Environment

Youll be working inside a highly automated manufacturing facility that includes:

• PLC-driven systems and HMIs
• Robotics AGVs and vision systems
• Extruders conveyors presses and automated production lines
• Advanced sensing technologies (x-ray vision etc.)

This is a hands-on boots-on-the-floor engineering role.

Must Haves for the Role

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Electromechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
  (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 24 years in an industrial manufacturing environment

Technical Skills

• Electrical design experience using CAD tools -AutoCAD Electrical (plus); SEE Electrical (preferred)
• Strong PLC & controls experience (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)
• Experience with:
  • Ladder Logic Structured Text GRAFCET
  • PanelView HMIs
  • VFDs and motion control systems
• Familiarity with industrial networks:
  • Ethernet ControlNet Data Highway

Project Exposure

• Experience supporting or leading capital projects or equipment upgrades
• Ability to manage:
  • Schedules
  • Vendor coordination
  • Equipment procurement & installation

Soft Skills

• Strong communicator (technical cross-functional)
• Team-oriented mindset (this team leans on each other)
• Ability to adapt to changing project priorities

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Robotics experience (Fanuc ABB Yaskawa)
• Vision systems (Cognex Keyence etc.)
• Experience with SEW MOVIMOT or Control Techniques drives

If youre ready to step into a role where you can design build and bring automation systems to life apply today. This is a great fit for engineers who want hands-on project ownership in a dynamic manufacturing environment.