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Automation Project Engineer – From Spec to Startup

**Location:** Memphis, TN or **Remote** | Full-Time, Direct Hire

$115K–$125K+ Base + 6% Bonus + $1,500 Sign-On | Hybrid/REMOTE Flex | Top Integrator

We’re hiring an **Automation Project Engineer** to lead full-cycle control systems projects for a **top-tier automation integrator** supporting **automotive and industrial clients** across the Midwest/Southeast.

This is a **high-ownership role** for engineers who want to **design, program, and commission** automation solutions—not just hand off design work or troubleshoot someone else’s code. You'll own the work from customer spec through panel build, PLC programming, install, and startup.

If you're coming from a **systems integrator** background and want to keep designing custom solutions, expand your leadership, and work in a company that actually backs its engineers—you’ll feel right at home here.

Compensation & Perks

+ **$115K–$125K base** depending on experience

+ **6% annual bonus**

+ **$1,500 sign-on bonus**

+ **Hybrid schedule** – work remotely **2+ days/week** or **fully remote** if outside Memphis

+ **High coverage, low cost** Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other **best-in-class benefits**

+ Relocation support available if local presence is preferred

What You’ll Do (not all required experience)

+ Lead automation projects **end-to-end** , from quoting to final handoff

+ Design **control panel layouts, schematics, and I/O architecture** (AutoCAD)

+ Program **PLCs and HMIs** (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar platforms)

+ Create **BOMs, device communication maps, and panel build documentation**

+ Manage and support **FAT, I/O checkout, SAT** , and customer startup

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with **mechanical teams, project managers, and clients**

+ Travel for **site inspections, installations, and commissioning (20–30%)**

+ Work on a variety of projects— **custom conveyors, automation cells, and more**

What You Bring (flexible)

+ **3+ years** of automation or electrical controls experience at a **systems integrator**

+ Proven experience with **PLC/HMI programming** (Rockwell or Siemens preferred)

+ Strong understanding of **custom control panel design** , schematics, and troubleshooting

+ Comfortable working with customers and owning your projects from start to finish

+ Bonus if you’ve worked in or supported **automotive manufacturing environments**

Why Join This Team?

+ **Real ownership** – you drive the work, not just support it

+ **Automotive project landscape** – conveyors, custom solutions, high visibility

+ **Flexibility** – hybrid model with full remote flexibility outside Memphis

+ **Leadership support** – culture of backing each other up, no micromanagement

+ **Growth** – clear path into technical leadership, project management, or applications engineering

• Ready to take full control of your automation projects?

Send your resume to [email protected] and include two quick times this week for a 10-minute intro call.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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