Automation Engineer
Sparrow Company
Sparks, NV · Posted October 6, 2026
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About the job
Specific Job Requirements
Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and procedures. Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel to continuously improve overall safety.
Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant process servers, and overall process network.
Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up on a regular basis.
Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant office computer servers.
Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay.
Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenance department.
Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process network when necessary. This can include developing new PLC programming and interfacing associated HMI screens.
Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment.
Take an active role in communications between departments, especially explaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes to production personnel.
Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipment malfunctions.
Participate in development and implementation of all established company policies. Act as a role model in compliance and enforcement for all personnel.
All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Benefits Offered on Your First Day!
Medical
Telemedicine
Health Advocate Service
Dental & Orthodontics
Vision
FSA Medical & Dependent Care
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
Life and AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k)
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience
Required
4 years: Minimum of plant engineering or maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment.