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Automation Engineer

Sparrow Company

Sparks, NV 89431 • 10/7/2026

Job Description

Job Description

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.