Job Details

This range is provided by Cindavi. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Vice President of Technical Recruiting at Cindavi

Design tomorrow's automation solutions while enjoying today's exceptional workplace culture—we offer the engineering challenge and family environment you've been searching for.

Please note this position is 40 minutes west of Dayton, OH, located in Richmond, IN.

Join Our Culture-First Workplace

We've built something special—a workplace where engineering excellence meets genuine human connection. Our team members stay for 40+ years because they find not just challenging work, but a supportive family-first environment led by humble, transparent, and kind leadership.

Position Summary

As an Automation Design Engineer, you'll conceptualize, design, and program specialized industrial automation equipment that solves complex manufacturing challenges. Your expertise will extend from initial concept through installation, including on-site troubleshooting and customer support.

Key Responsibilities

• Create innovative designs for diverse industrial applications including synchronous and non-synchronous automation systems, manual and lean equipment, workholding fixtures, assembly equipment, crimping systems, multi-station systems, and functional test equipment
• Apply your expertise in powered systems, material handling, sensors, instrumentation, robotics, and vision systems
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop solutions that meet technical requirements within budget and timeline constraints
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize systems to ensure peak performance
• Develop comprehensive documentation including operational manuals and technical drawings
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within our ISO business quality framework

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology preferred
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or related field
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming from scratch

Life at Our Company

We believe great work happens when people feel valued. Enjoy flexible start times Monday through Friday (first shift only), generous paid time off, paid holidays, and regular recognition for your contributions. Beyond work, connect with colleagues who share your passions—from building cars, tractors, and robots to marksmanship, winemaking, cycling, furniture restoration, and the arts. Our calendar features employee breakfasts, barbecues, pitch-ins, summer games, company outings, volunteer events, and more.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Product Management

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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