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Automation Engineer

Insight Global

Brownstown, MIJob$95–115K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$95–115K/yr
Location
Brownstown, MI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Insight Global seeks an Automation Engineer to manage and improve equipment and assembly processes, with a focus on uptime, capability, and cycle time. The role supports new program launches, error-proofing, downtime response, equipment builds, preventive maintenance development, and quality investigations. It also involves training department personnel, reviewing technologies, managing special projects, and supporting maintenance, engineering, and lean initiatives. Occasional weekend work is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ManufacturingAutomationControlsTroubleshootingPLC ProgrammingAllen BradleyHMI Software ProgrammingFactoryTalkIgnitionMachine DesignMachine BuildingMachine ProgrammingRobot DesignRobot BuildingRobot ProgrammingProject ManagementSQLPythonCobot ExperienceUltrasonic WeldingMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADSolidWorks

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering Science/Technology or 5+ Years Related Experience5+ Years Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description

Day to Day: Insight Global is looking for an Automation Engineer that manages and improves equipment and assembly processes, focusing on increasing uptime, capability, and reducing cycle time. Daily responsibilities include supporting new program launches, implementing error‑proofing systems, responding to downtime, and assisting with equipment builds, PM development, and quality investigations. The engineer helps train department personnel, reviews new technologies, manages special projects, and supports maintenance, engineering, and lean initiatives. Occasional weekend work is required.

Compensation: $95k -115k salary

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

Skills and Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s in Engineering Science/Technology and/or 5+ years of experience within a related field.

  • Strong background in manufacturing, automation, controls, and troubleshooting.

  • Experience in PLC programming & troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred) and HMI software programming (Factory Talk or Ignition preferred).

  • Experience designing, building, & programming machines/robots. Preferred:

  • Project Management experience.

  • SQL and Python experience.

  • Experience working with cobots.

  • Familiarity with ultrasonic welding.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

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