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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.