Senior Automation Engineer (PLC Robotics Automation systems) Only W2
Job Location:
West Point, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
19 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
16 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role: Senior Automation Engineer (PLC/ Robotics/ Automation systems) - (NIGHT Shift)
Location: West Point PA (Onsite from Day 1)
Location: West Point PA (Onsite from Day 1)
Job Type: W2 Contract
Skill Matrix:
| LS | Yes | 1 | | |
| PLC | Yes | 1 |
NOTE:
The hiring manager shared that he is open to a contractor who can work only nights: 7 PM 7 AM 2 days on 2 days off 3 days on 3 days off. There will be a shutdown period typically during Christmas where the contractor wouldnt be expected to work but its adhoc usually 3 weeks (they would be at the standard rate during this time). During onboarding typically the first 6 weeks the candidate would start at the STD rate.
4-5 years experience
Top Must Haves/ Keywords:
Experience with having worked on shift and open to 12 hour shift; PLC/ Robotics/ Automation systems. Life Sciences Manufacturing experience.
Key Points:
- HM is looking for automation experience.
- The profiles we received previously were heavier on the validation side vs automation. Also Life Science Manufacturing experience is mandatory.
Must Haves:
- PLC (AB Siemens) and DeltaV
- Life Science - Change Control SOP Documentation
- Critical Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Collaborative Team Work Good Communication Client facing skills
Requirements:
Design configure and maintain PLCs SCADA DeltaV system.
Troubleshoot maintain and upgrade existing control systems.
Provide technical support to customers engineers and other stakeholders.
Monitor and analyze system performance.
Ensure regulatory compliance with safety environmental and quality standards.
Utilize best practices standards and procedures related to automation systems maintenance.
Handle Change Control related processes and technical documentation including design specification user manuals and operational procedures in.
Participate in project management and project coordination.
Support interfaces between Data Historians Control Systems MES
Maintain and update knowledge articles and databases to help troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively.