Electrical Automation Engineer

Company Description SIEMAG TECBERG Inc. is part of a global engineering group that delivers specialized mechanical and electrical solutions for industrial applications. The company focuses on advanced hoisting, material handling, and automation technologies that support safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Team members collaborate across disciplines to design, implement, and maintain high-performance systems for a wide range of customers. SIEMAG TECBERG Inc. offers opportunities to work with modern automation and control technologies while contributing to complex, technically challenging projects.

Role Description The Electrical Automation Engineer is a full-time, on-site position based in Newburgh, IN. This role is responsible for designing, programming, and commissioning automation and control systems for industrial equipment and processes. Daily tasks include developing electrical schematics, configuring PLCs and HMIs, integrating sensors and drives, and ensuring proper functionality and safety of automated systems. The engineer will diagnose and resolve control and electrical issues, optimize process performance, and provide technical support during installation, testing, and maintenance. Collaboration with mechanical engineers, project managers, and external partners is expected, along with preparing documentation, reports, and user instructions for installed systems.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Electrical Engineering skills, including familiarity with industrial power distribution, control circuits, and relevant standards.
• Candidates should possess Automation and Process Control skills, such as PLC and HMI programming, drive and motion control configuration, and system integration.
• Candidates should possess Troubleshooting skills, including systematic fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and resolution of electrical and control issues.
• Candidates should possess Robotics-related skills, including understanding of robotic interfaces, programming basics, and integration into automated production or handling systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus) and safety systems is highly beneficial.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and technical documentation. AutoCad Electrical and/or EPlan experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work safely on-site and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.