Job Title: Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer is the go-to expert for electrical infrastructure and automation systems across the facility. This role encompasses everything from utility feed to MCCs, control panels to PLCs, with a focus on maintaining safe, efficient, and intelligent operations. The position demands a hands-on approach and significant independence, primarily supporting utilities such as purified water, chilled water, steam, and compressed air.

• Own and maintain electrical infrastructure from utility intake through MCC distribution.
• Troubleshoot and specify transformers, switchgear, and power systems for new equipment.
• Conduct thermographic studies and analyze heat data for preventive maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems during scheduled shutdowns, including July 4th.
• Maintain and update single-line diagrams and power distribution drawings.
• Prepare technical documentation for internal teams and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with the automation team on Allen-Bradley VFDs, PLCs, and Wonderware-based BMS.
• Program and troubleshoot control systems for utilities: purified water, chilled water, steam, and compressed air.
• Diagnose issues on the floor involving gauges, meters, panels, and integrated electrical/automation systems.

• 5–7 years of experience in industrial electrical and automation systems.
• Strong familiarity with medium voltage systems (13.2 kV).
• Proficiency with SKM software for arc flash and electrical studies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred) and control systems for utility infrastructure.

• PE (Professional Engineer) license.
• Experience integrating building automation systems (BAS/BMS) with utility controls.
• Familiarity with Wonderware or AVEVA platforms.
• Strong cross-functional communication with facilities, automation, and utilities teams.

This role operates within a clean, regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment on a Monday–Friday first shift schedule. It offers long-term stability, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to support critical electrical infrastructure at one of Columbus’s largest pharma sites. Benefits include a generous PTO bank starting with 20 days, comprehensive health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, and prescription drug coverage, as well as various voluntary benefits once employed directly.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, Ohio.