Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer provides technical and application support for Triad Technologies’ automation and motion control products and solutions. This position works closely with the Engineering team, Sales, Operations, suppliers, and customers to understand application requirements and develop effective technical solutions.

The Automation Engineer supports product selection, system design, programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, documentation, and training. While the role includes customer interaction and occasional field support, the primary focus is providing technical expertise and engineering support as part of Triad’s Engineering team. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position.

• Provide technical and application support for automation and motion control products, systems, and solutions.
• Work with Engineering, Sales, and customers to understand application requirements and recommend appropriate products and system solutions.
• Assist with application planning, system architecture, product selection, hardware and software specifications, and network layouts.
• Support the development of technical solutions and quotations based on customer requirements and industry standards.
• Provide programming, configuration, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting support for PLCs, motion controllers, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and improvement of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, and controls systems used in industrial automation applications.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Assembly, Field Service Technicians, and other internal teams throughout the design, installation, commissioning, and service process.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, mechanical layouts, and system documentation.
• Utilize SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other engineering and technical software as required.
• Perform engineering calculations, component sizing, and application analysis to support system and equipment specifications.
• Assist with customer and internal training related to automation, motion control, programming, and software.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of automation, motion control, controls, networking, and related technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.