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Rock Spring, GA

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... automation solutions using different technologies and platforms (PLCs, DCS, SCADA, BMS, Edge ... Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Other training and relevant ...

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An Associate Automation Engineer is an entry-level professional who helps design, develop, test, and maintain automated systems or processes within an organization. They typically work under the guidance of senior engineers to implement automation solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual work. Their responsibilities may include writing scripts, maintaining automation tools, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows. This role is common in industries such as manufacturing, software development, and IT.
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Automation Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Flagstaff, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

W. L. Gore & Associates rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

Automation Engineer
Req Id: 2012
State/Province: Arizona
Business: Gore Medical Products
Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians
Sub-Category: Engineering
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Posting Start Date: 8/4/26
Posting End Date: 8/19/26
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to join our team in developing and maintaining medical device manufacturing equipment. In this role, you will be involved in electrical design, software design, specification development, installation, startup, project management, and support for new and existing equipment and systems. You will work with both internal and external partners to design electrical schematics, program PLCs and peripherals, and support unique medical manufacturing equipment within Gore.
This position is based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.
Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical design and hands-on support for process equipment (e.g., drives, programmable logic controller [PLC] logic programming, human-machine interfaces [HMIs], wiring schematics, power systems, instrumentation, and motor control systems)
  • Architect, write, simulate, and test structured unique machine software for Allen-Bradley PLCs
  • Work with process engineers to improve and optimize existing equipment and designs
  • Be an integral member of a project team that specifies, constructs, commissions and supports design and validation of manufacturing equipment
  • Work closely with vendors on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing systems
  • Troubleshoot and support existing process and auxiliary equipment
  • Create and/or update software and electrical specifications and documentation
  • Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues with automated manufacturing equipment

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree (including Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as an Automation Engineer working with automation or electromechanical systems in industrial environments
  • Minimum 3 years experience designing and deploying custom PLC logic for automated manufacturing systems, including ladder logic programming and integration with HMI platforms
  • Demonstrated experience leading, prioritizing, and completing multiple technical projects and daily tasks
  • Experience performing electrical design and hands-on support for manufacturing equipment
  • Experience with industrial drives and controls
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and machine safety practices
  • Ability to translate ambiguous customer needs to defined equipment requirements
  • Ability and desire to work in a hands-on medical device manufacturing environment
  • Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Allen Bradley drive programming, temperature controllers, and robotics
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawing experience to generate schematics, 3D electrical panel layouts, and other documentation
  • Working knowledge of electrical code and standards for industrial equipment design

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies.
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