• Automation Engineer

    Actalent (Louisville, KY)


    Job Title: Automation Engineer General

    Job Description

    As an Automation Engineer, you will utilize plant monitoring software to review faults and cycle times, oversee automation projects and installations, and generate maintenance metrics. Your role will involve troubleshooting Siemens PLCs, Automation Servo Drives issues, and other critical inputs to Stamping processes. You will interpret and modify electrical schematics using AutoCAD and update program backups for automation systems. Additionally, you will program new installations for Press Line Automation and conveyor systems, and reprogram automation for engineering changes to enhance throughput and quality.

    Responsibilities

    + Coordinate automation repairs and generate CWOs and 4D’s.

    + Plan and execute preventive, planned, and crisis maintenance actions while ensuring safety standards.

    + Oversee optimization of current production processes and coach plants in continuous improvement, standardization, and lean concepts.

    + Assist plants in addressing equipment downtime issues.

    + Develop preventative/predictive maintenance practices to ensure 100% equipment uptime.

    + Train and educate plant personnel and leadership.

    + Provide input on new equipment design and purchase.

    + Support new model/equipment launch as required.

    + Address quality-related actions that imply machine reliability improvements.

    + Be the point of contact for Plant Engineering, local vendors, and commodity suppliers regarding equipment issues.

    + Issue regular reports on maintenance metrics.

    + Support and coach problem-solving activities focused on Reliability and Maintainability.

    + Coordinate Maintenance Planning and Shutdown Planning actions.

    + Support Work Group and Department meetings regarding equipment improvement and JPH actions.

    + Participate actively in JPH Roadmap reviews.

    + Provide technical assistance to personnel and areas where necessary.

    + Coordinate training needs for skilled employees and develop a training plan for the department.

    + Coordinate skilled personnel during breakdowns to minimize production disturbances.

    + Ensure resources are planned during line breaks.

    + Participate in Simultaneous Engineering meetings, Forward Planning, and Product Design to ensure Maintainability standards are followed.

    Essential Skills

    + PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Pilz, Square D)

    + Robotics

    + Vision systems

    + Stamping

    + Controls engineering

    + AutoCAD

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in Engineering

    + 3+ years of manufacturing controls experience

    + 3+ years of PLC programming/troubleshooting

    + Preferred: Six Sigma certification

    + Experience in stamping press automation

    + Strong electrical background

    Work Environment

    You will work with large high-speed tandem presses, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on the floor. The role involves working in a shift environment, including nights, weekends, and overtime.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $48.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.