Industrial Automation Engineer - Material Handling Systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered
• Five or more years of controls engineering experience, preferably supporting crane systems, heavy industrial equipment, or material-handling applications
• Strong experience with:
• PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent systems
• HMI and SCADA development
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor-control technologies
• Ability to create, review, and troubleshoot electrical control system designs
• Experience working with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and similar networks
• Knowledge of motion-control systems involving hoist, bridge, and trolley functions
• Familiarity with CMAA, NFPA 70 (NEC), and ASME B30 standards

Additional Information

Industrial Automation Engineer - Material Handling Systems Location: Ashland, VA (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-Month Evaluation Period) Compensation: Starts at $39.00 per hour, based on experience and technical qualifications Position Summary We are seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems used in overhead lifting and material-handling equipment. This role is responsible for developing reliable automation solutions, supporting equipment modernization efforts, and ensuring safe and efficient system performance in industrial environments. The successful candidate will contribute to both new equipment projects and upgrades to existing systems, working closely with engineering, operations, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle. What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate will successfully deliver automation solutions that improve equipment reliability, maintain regulatory compliance, and support safe operation of material-handling systems. This role is best suited for an engineer who enjoys combining controls design, system integration, troubleshooting, and project collaboration in a dynamic industrial environment.

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