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Automation Engineer I

Florence, KY💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain automation systems, PLC/HMI programs, motion control, robotics, and machine vision for industrial manufacturing environments.

Role type

Junior IC automation engineer (manufacturing)

Builds

Reliable and efficient automation solutions for industrial and manufacturing processes

Domain

Industrial automation and manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI development, motion control systems, industrial robotics integration, machine vision systems, industrial communication protocols, electrical controls design, ladder logic programming, troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Concept development for new automation equipment, root cause analysis, project planning

Technologies

PLC, HMI, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus, Keyence, Cognex, FANUC, Universal Robots, servo drives, VFDs

Responsibilities

Design and develop automation systems and machinery; Program PLCs and HMIs; Integrate robots and vision systems; Create electrical schematics and documentation; Troubleshoot industrial networks and motion control systems; Support equipment commissioning and validation; Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

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