Automation Controls Engineer – Enoch, Utah

Automation Controls Engineer – Enoch, Utah

Location: Enoch, Utah

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Experience: 3+ years preferred

Education: Associate Degree preferred

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment.

You will work hands-on with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, robotics, and Smart Factory/MES systems , helping improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall system performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional growth and career development opportunities
• Approximately 7 months of international technical training in South Korea
• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing and automation technologies
• Long-term career opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Program, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems
• Troubleshoot automation equipment, electrical controls, sensors, actuators, and HMIs
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of automated production equipment
• Improve equipment reliability, cycle time, and OEE
• Support MES, Smart Factory, and real-time production monitoring systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings
• Collaborate with Production, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, and external automation suppliers
• Support safe and reliable operation of automated production equipment

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Hands-on experience with PLC systems and control logic
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify PLC programs
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Understanding of sensors, actuators, HMIs, and industrial automation
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Preferred:

• 3+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
• Experience with LS ELECTRIC PLCs
• Experience with industrial robotics and automated production lines
• MES / Smart Factory experience
• Equipment commissioning and startup experience
• CAD experience

International Training Requirement

This position requires approximately 7 months of technical training in South Korea. This requirement is mandatory and non-negotiable.

Candidates must be willing and able to complete the full training program.

Following training, the position will be fully onsite in Enoch, Utah , five days per week.

Relocation

Candidates from outside the local area may be considered. Candidates should be prepared to relocate to the Enoch, Utah area for this fully onsite position.

Please note: Candidates will be required to confirm their ability to work legally in the United States and their ability to complete the required international training before progressing through the recruitment process.