Highlights

This hands-on role will develop and improve machine control code, implement new equipment, troubleshoot recurring control issues, and lead automation and process-improvement projects that strengthen safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance. Manage multiple projects involving existing equipment improvements, new equipment specifications, purchases, and validation.

Description

A manufacturing organization is seeking an Automation Engineer to support robotic applications and plant automation. This hands-on role will develop and improve machine control code, implement new equipment, troubleshoot recurring control issues, and lead automation and process-improvement projects that strengthen safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.

Location: Tremonton, UT 84337

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $70,000 to $95,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and additional company-sponsored benefits.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot machine control code for new and existing automated equipment.
Support daily robotic applications, including robot setup, programming, application development, and manipulation.
Participate in automation projects from concept through implementation, validation, and handoff.
Manage multiple projects involving existing equipment improvements, new equipment specifications, purchases, and validation.
Lead automation and process-improvement initiatives that improve quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.
Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI analysis for proposed automation solutions.
Perform root cause analysis to resolve systematic or recurring control issues.
Develop standard control code strategies and automation standards to improve equipment reliability and system utilization.
Create and update electrical schematics.
Support technical staff through equipment training, programming, and troubleshooting.
Work cross-functionally to complete projects on time and within budget.
Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow all established safety procedures.
Work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Automation Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience with robotic setup, programming, applications, and manipulation.
PLC programming experience, including ladder logic; Allen-Bradley and General Electric experience preferred.
Experience with industrial control networks, including Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet.
Familiarity with manufacturing systems, electrical controls, production equipment, and processing environments.
Knowledge of vision systems, barcode scanners, servo controllers and servo systems, and analog and digital signals.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills related to control hardware and software.
Ability to develop and apply automation standards that improve equipment reliability and performance.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.