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Industrial Automation Engineer

Helion Group

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$75-90 /h
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Apple Grove, WV
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

We Are Looking for a LVL 2 Automation Engineer for Our Team

Job Description

  • Develop, maintain, and validate physics-based models used to configure and optimize manufacturing processes.

  • Apply fundamental physics, calculus, and differential equations to model machine behavior and improve process performance.

  • Support the setup and commissioning of control systems, including servers, operator HMIs, and fiber-optic control networks.

  • Oversee and verify the installation, integration, and communication of automation equipment and control systems.

  • Establish and troubleshoot PLC-to-PLC communications for data collection and PLC-to-field communications for operator HMIs.

  • Collect, process, and manage sensor data through databases to support physics models and machine learning applications.

  • Use C#, SQL, and Oracle to support data management, system integration, and model development.

  • Analyze process data and machine performance to ensure accurate data collection, reliable models, and continuous improvement.

  • Work closely with the quality and metallurgy departments to ensure equipment performance meets product specifications and process requirements.

  • Support the commissioning and production ramp-up phase, with responsibilities transitioning toward process optimization, KPI monitoring, maintenance, and ongoing system improvement.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

  • At least one co-op experience in a manufacturing environment involving physics, modeling, software, or networking.

  • Strong foundational knowledge of physics, calculus, and differential equations.

  • Ability to apply mathematical and physical principles to real-world manufacturing processes.

  • Understanding of control system setup, industrial automation, servers, operator HMIs, and network infrastructure.

  • Familiarity with PLC-to-PLC and PLC-to-field communications, data acquisition, and control system integration.

  • Experience or familiarity with C#, SQL, and Oracle databases.

  • Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and validate sensor data used in physics-based models.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to collaborate with engineering, automation, production, and quality teams in a commissioning and manufacturing environment.