Senior Automation Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Sr Automation Engineer in Geneva, OH, for a 03+ months contract, with the potential for Extension. I came across your resume and wanted to discuss exciting opportunities with our clients that align with your skills and experience. If you're interested, I'd be happy to schedule a time to discuss these roles in more detail and explore how we can collaborate.

Pay Range: $65/hr. - $75/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM

On-Site

1653008

We are looking for a strong, hands-on Sr Automation Engineer who can independently drive multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate: An experienced automation engineer with strong PLC programming skills, manufacturing experience, project leadership capability, and a proven track record of implementing and troubleshooting industrial automation systems.

Overview: The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and continuously improving automation systems that drive manufacturing efficiency and operational excellence. This position leads automation projects, troubleshoots complex controls issues, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and serves as a technical expert for automation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and support PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, robotics, vision systems, and process controls.

• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning.

• Troubleshoot complex controls, automation, and integration issues.

• Develop and maintain automation standards, documentation, and best practices.

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, IT, and external vendors.

• Perform root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and industry standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

• Support equipment upgrades, capacity expansions, and new product introductions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing engineering experience.

• Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).

• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial communication networks.

• Proven automation system design and implementation experience.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and control systems.

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, machine vision, and motion control.

• MES (Manufacturing Execution System) experience.

• Knowledge of NFPA, IEC, OSHA, and safety-rated controls.

• Project leadership experience.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen experience.

Screening Questions

• How many years of PLC programming experience do you have, and which platforms have you used (Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)?

• Have you led automation projects from design through commissioning?

• What experience do you have with HMI/SCADA systems?

• Have you worked with robotics, machine vision, or motion control systems?

• Describe a complex automation issue you resolved and its impact.

• Do you have experience in a manufacturing environment?

• Have you supported MES integrations or Industry 4.0 initiatives?

• Are you comfortable working independently and leading projects?

This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefits let employees choose coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance