Highlights
This opportunity is well suited for an engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, implementing new technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance. This hands-on engineering position focuses on PLC programming, industrial robotics, vision systems, and machine controls , while also supporting manufacturing technology, equipment connectivity, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Mason, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | http://www.trakcincy.com/ |
Description
Automation Engineer
Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | M-F 8-5
Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Mason, Ohio thats expanding its Manufacturing team.
Website Summary
Join trak group in partnering with an established manufacturing client seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced manufacturing systems. This hands-on engineering position focuses on PLC programming, industrial robotics, vision systems, and machine controls, while also supporting manufacturing technology, equipment connectivity, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings 37+ years of industrial automation experience, strong technical troubleshooting abilities, and a passion for improving manufacturing efficiency through innovative technology. This opportunity is well suited for an engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, implementing new technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance.
Responsibilities
Industrial Automation & Controls Engineering
Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, industrial robotics, and machine vision systems.
Diagnose and resolve complex automation issues involving electrical, controls, software, and mechanical systems.
Support automated manufacturing equipment, machine controls, and production technologies.
Develop and implement automation improvements that increase equipment uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and identify opportunities to improve system reliability.
Support the integration, testing, and implementation of new automated manufacturing equipment.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to resolve recurring equipment issues.
Manufacturing Technology & System Integration
Support machine integration, equipment connectivity, and manufacturing data collection initiatives.
Troubleshoot communication issues between production equipment, industrial PCs, servers, and manufacturing systems.
Assist with industrial networking and communication technologies used in automated production environments.
Support integration between manufacturing equipment and software systems.
Partner with IT and Operations teams to improve equipment connectivity and data visibility.
Identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing processes through automation and digital technologies.
Continuous Improvement & Industry 4.0
Lead automation initiatives focused on improving productivity, quality, and equipment performance.
Support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives, including equipment connectivity and production data collection.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams on process improvements.
Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies and recommend practical automation solutions.
Assist with the deployment and optimization of new production equipment and systems.
Apply technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to improve manufacturing performance.
Support ongoing modernization of manufacturing automation and technology infrastructure.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
37+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
Experience with industrial robotics, machine controls, or automated manufacturing systems.
Strong understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving electrical, controls, software, and mechanical systems.
Experience supporting automated production equipment and manufacturing processes.
Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams.
Demonstrated ability to independently learn and apply new technologies.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Proactive approach to continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
Experience with Siemens PLC architecture and TIA Portal.
Experience programming and troubleshooting Fanuc robotics and HandlingTool software.
Familiarity with Cognex machine vision systems.
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and production data collection.
Knowledge of OPC UA and industrial communication protocols.
Understanding of industrial networking and equipment connectivity.
Exposure to SQL databases, reporting systems, and manufacturing analytics.
Familiarity with Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity principles.
Experience supporting Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, or digital transformation initiatives.
Background integrating automated equipment with manufacturing software and production systems.
Position: Automation Engineer
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing
Experience Level: 37+ Years
Primary Focus: PLC Programming, Robotics, Vision Systems, Industrial Automation, and Manufacturing Technology
Technology Exposure: Siemens, Fanuc, Cognex, MES, OPC UA, Industrial Networking, and Industry 4.0
About Company
trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.
Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.