Automation Engineering Specialist

Overview

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We currently have an opportunity for a Automation Engineering Specialist at our Manufacturing Facility in Louisville , KY .

• •Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems to maximize equipment availability and operational reliability.
• •Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, and control system issues to minimize production downtime.
• •Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities that improve equipment performance and extend asset life.
• •Support the installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of new automation equipment, production systems, and process improvements.
• •Evaluate equipment performance trends and recommend improvements that increase reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

• •Support the configuration, programming, testing, and optimization of programmable control systems and automated manufacturing processes.
• •Analyze production and equipment performance to identify opportunities for automation improvements, process optimization, and cost reduction.
• •Test and validate new automation technologies, control strategies, and production equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and business value.
• •Recommend capital improvement opportunities supported by technical and financial justification.

• •Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Operations to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• •Coordinate automation-related work activities with Maintenance Supervisors, approved contractors, and union craft personnel while adhering to labor agreements and plant procedures.
• •Communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to support informed operational and business decisions.
• •Serve as the plant automation subject matter expert by providing technical guidance and recommendations across multiple functional areas.

• •Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, equipment modifications, troubleshooting efforts, and system improvements.
• •Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and engineering documentation to support maintenance and project execution.
• •Ensure all automation activities comply with company policies, applicable regulations, and established safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.

• •You listen, learn, and evolve
• •You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• •You put safety first, always
• •You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• •You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• •You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

• +Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial production environment.

• •Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• •Experience supporting programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, industrial robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• •Strong knowledge of industrial automation principles and manufacturing control systems.
• •Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment and process issues.
• •Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• •Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause problem-solving skills.
• •Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• •Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• •Ability to build collaborative working relationships across Engineering, Maintenance, Production, contractors, and union