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Automation Controls and Robotics Engineer

CompanyImage Associates Inc.
LocationJackson
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 21, 2026
About The Company
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About the Role

Company Description

manufacturing company

Job Description

Local manufacturer needs an Automation Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate activities including systems fabrication and mechanical assembly. Will provide engineering support that improves product quality and reduces production costs. Must have in-depth understanding and experience with PLC’s, VSD’s, SCADA, and HMI.

  • Will work on automation or robotics projects. Must have the ability to write control logic for PLC control systems, including programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Will develop industrial robots’ algorithms and programming.
  • Study workflow and processes for automation opportunities. Implement and maintain PLC systems throughout the plant.
  • Participate in the selection of automation and robotic vendors and equipment.
  • Conduct studies to maximize robot utilization.
  • Ensure that automation system documentation and instructions are accurate and effective.
  • Provide automation technical support to other plants, involving 10-20% domestic travel.

Qualifications

  • Should have one to three years’ automated manufacturing engineering experience, preferably with products made of steel or steel parts.
  • Must have experience working in an automated, robotics environment. Must have the ability to write control logic for PLC control.
  • Degree preferred, but factory experience with hard-goods manufacturing is most important.

Company provides excellent benefits. Relocation assistance may be available. US citizens and permanent residents only, please.

Additional Information

Pearl Martin, Image Associates Inc. pearl AT jobspot DOT com

 

Please look me up on LinkedIn, and send me an invitation to Link: www.linkedin.com/in/pearlmartin1 

 

 

Key Skills
PLCVSDSCADAHMIControl LogicRoboticsProgrammingTroubleshootingAlgorithm DevelopmentWorkflow AnalysisVendor SelectionRobot UtilizationTechnical Support
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The engineer will coordinate activities including systems fabrication and mechanical assembly while providing engineering support to improve product quality and reduce production costs. Responsibilities include writing control logic for PLC systems, developing industrial robot algorithms, studying workflow for automation opportunities, and maintaining PLC systems throughout the plant.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
5
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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