Industrial Automation Engineer – Material Handling Systems
Job Description
Industrial Automation Engineer – Material Handling Systems
Location: Ashland, VA (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-Month Evaluation Period)
Compensation: Starts at $39.00 per hour, based on experience and technical qualifications
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems used in overhead lifting and material-handling equipment. This role is responsible for developing reliable automation solutions, supporting equipment modernization efforts, and ensuring safe and efficient system performance in industrial environments.
The successful candidate will contribute to both new equipment projects and upgrades to existing systems, working closely with engineering, operations, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
Industrial Automation Engineer – Material Handling Systems
Location: Ashland, VA (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-Month Evaluation Period)
Compensation: Starts at $39.00 per hour, based on experience and technical qualifications
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems used in overhead lifting and material-handling equipment. This role is responsible for developing reliable automation solutions, supporting equipment modernization efforts, and ensuring safe and efficient system performance in industrial environments.
The successful candidate will contribute to both new equipment projects and upgrades to existing systems, working closely with engineering, operations, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate will successfully deliver automation solutions that improve equipment reliability, maintain regulatory compliance, and support safe operation of material-handling systems. This role is best suited for an engineer who enjoys combining controls design, system integration, troubleshooting, and project collaboration in a dynamic industrial environment.