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Insight Global

Automation Engineer (Automotive)

On site

Liberty, United states

$ 62 /hour

Mid level

Freelance

15-09-2025

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Skills

Test Robotics

Job Specifications

Must haves:

5+ years of reading, writing, and modifying Program Logic Controls (PLC's)
Experience with Electrical and/or Mechanical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment
Flexible work availability (able to work overtime and weekends as need by the project)

Pluses:

Associate's Degree or higher or equivalent experience
New plant or facility startup experience
Experience with high volume production in a clean room environment

Day to Day:

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer to work onsite for a client in Liberty, North Carolina. This role would support the Battery Manufacturing Production Engineering team as they open and expand the world's largest Battery Manufacturing Plant. The Automation Engineer is a dynamic and critical role responsible for ensuring the optimal functioning of electrical equipment and systems within the production environment. This position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, hands-on technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Test and repair electrical equipment or systems. (Involving circuits, relay logic, wiring, motors, servo drives, etc.)
Strong ability to write, program, troubleshoot, modify and/or repair programmable logic controllers, robotics, cameras, and other electronic equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair safety systems, machine components hydraulic and pneumatic.
Plan and execute machine integration into mass production
Complete proper documentation of work, including creating detailed schedules for assigned project
Collaborate with team members and engineers
Ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity.

About the Company

Insight Global is an international professional services and staffing company specializing in delivering talent and technical solutions to Fortune 1000 companies across the IT, Non-IT, Healthcare, and Engineering industries. Fueled by staffing and talent experts, Evergreen, our professional services brand, brings technical advisors and culture consultants to help customers tackle their biggest challenges. With over 70 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and global staffing capabilities in 50+ countries, our tea... Know more