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Automation Controls Engineer

Post Date

Jan 11, 2024

Location

Baltimore,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

21224
US
Feb 11, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

CLT-673668

Pay Rate

$90k - $135k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to hire on an Automation Controls Engineer for a large manufacturing company in the Baltimore, MD area. The purpose of this position is to ensure proper installation and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to provide a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation. This position will report to the Plant Manager. This candidate will be acting as both a Project and Process Engineer for the plant and support the maintenance manager and the maintenance department's efforts.

As a Project Engineer:
- Assist in preparation of capital budgets by recommending specific projects, preparing appropriation requests, and obtaining competitive prices and/or bids
- Manage and complete Capital budget projects on-time and under budget
- Complete installation of project equipment, complete all appropriate training for operations and maintenance personnel and develop all required SOPs and PMs for those projects
- Evaluate plant equipment needs and recommend to the plant manager equipment to be purchased
- Coordinate with Division Engineering on all projects that require engineering assistance
- Prepare annual facility audit to assess the physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Estimate expenditures involved, determine implementation timeframe and set the priority of each project

As a Process Engineer
- Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures and develop solutions
- Develop and implement strategies for process control technology upgrades
- Evaluate production problems related to plant equipment and recommend changes to the Plant Manager
- Design new equipment or modify existing equipment to improve plant operations
- Analyze new equipment for possible application to manufacturing process

Providing support to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Department, the successful candidate will:
- Assist plant purchasing agent and maintenance manager with the purchase of repair parts and services in accordance with quality, low cost, and delivery requirements
- Assist maintenance depart with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Liaison for Plant Control Systems, ie. Fire System, Chiller, Air Compressors, etc.

Required Skills & Experience

- A minimum of two years manufacturing experience
- Strong competency in PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of industrial electricity (power distribution, motor controls, etc.)
- Experience working with high voltage machinery (480V+)
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, possess leadership and training skills

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.