Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer Cincinnati, OH | Hybrid

Do you enjoy solving complex automation challenges, working with cutting-edge technologies, and delivering solutions directly to clients? We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join its growing engineering consulting team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries while designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting advanced automation systems from concept through implementation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, program, and commission industrial automation systems.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, robotics, motion control, and process control technologies.
• Lead projects through all stages including design, development, testing, startup, and customer acceptance.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems during commissioning and support activities.
• Collaborate directly with customers, project teams, and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while supporting ongoing business growth.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on projects.
• Travel to customer sites for startup, commissioning, and support activities (25-40% travel).

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum GPA: of 3.4.
• 5+ years of industrial automation experience.
• Strong programming ability with PLCs and text-based programming languages.
• Experience with industrial automation systems including:
• PLCs
• Motion Control
• Process Control
• HMIs
• SCADA
• Robotics
• Machine Vision
• Experience working directly with customers in a project-based environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

3-5 Years Experience: $95,000 - $115,000

5-10+ Years Experience: $115,000 - $165,000+