Automation / Electrical Engineer

Location: Woodburn, IN

Type: Long Term Contract

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

If you’re an Automation Engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to startup and you’re 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. You’ll 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 You’ll 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

You’ll 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
  (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 2–4+ 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 you’re 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.