Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer

Job Description As a member of this team you will lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects spanning machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring that all come together to form the innovative, high-rate factories that allow us to deliver internet to those that need it most. RESPONSIBILITIES: u2003u2022 Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams u2003u2022 Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications u2003u2022 Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment u2003u2022 Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot u2003u2022 Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations u2003u2022 Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: u2003u2022 Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline u2003u2022 5+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: u2003u2022 Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe u2003u2022 Experience with Electromechanical systems u2003u2022 Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFDu2019s, motor starters, various other motion systems u2003u2022 Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays u2003u2022 Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes u2003u2022 Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred) u2003u2022 Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication u2003u2022 Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind u2003u2022 Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards u2003u2022 PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming u2003u2022 Programming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLCu2019s u2003u2022 HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition systems with focus on user friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control u2003u2022 Field Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP u2003u2022 Robotics programming, preferably ABB u2003u2022 Industrial software application to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, including how to safely checkout these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation

Created: 2026-04-09