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Automation Engineer

3 weeks ago


Traverse City, MI, United States The Pivot Group Full time
Job Description:

Automation Engineer | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $127,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for designing systems that improve efficiency and reduce manual processes? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Automation Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Traverse City that are adding Automation Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement industrial automation solutions and control systems.
  • Program and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and SCADA systems.
  • Integrate and optimize robotic systems for various manufacturing processes and tasks.
  • Develop and deploy machine vision applications for quality inspection, guidance, and defect detection.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex automation system malfunctions and performance issues.
  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to define automation requirements and specifications.
  • Conduct system testing, validation, and commissioning of new or modified automation equipment.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for automation designs, code, procedures, and system configurations.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with HMI/SCADA system design, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of industrial robotics (e.g., Fanuc, Kuka, ABB) and motion control systems.
  • Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
  • Ability to design and implement machine vision and sensor-based automation solutions.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience with industrial vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)
  • Proficiency with MES or database integration (e.g., SQL, Historian)
  • Familiarity with simulation software or digital twin technologies
  • Understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles for OT networks


Job Titles That Should Apply

Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, Process Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Automation Specialist, Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Automation Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Automation & Controls Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Controllers
• Robotics
• Resume
• Offers
• System Testing
• Interfaces
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Compensation
• Validation
• Commissioning
• Inspection
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• Automation
• Networking
• Programming
• Integration
• Troubleshooting
• Preparation
• Documentation
• Software
• Testing
• Maintenance
• Design
• Engineering
• SQL

Salary Package:
$ 82,000.00 - 127,000.00 (US Dollar)