Automation Engineer
Contract to hire
Phoenix, Arizona
19 Jun 2025
Akkodis is seeking an Automation Engineer for a Contract To Hire job with a client in Phoenix, AZ(Hybrid). You will be responsible for building industrial automation cells and supporting mechanical design from concept through integration.
Rate Range: $60/hour to $85/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Automation Engineer job responsibilities include:
Program and operate Fanuc robots for industrial automation, particularly in automotive cell builds.
Develop and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC systems, with flexibility to work on other PLC platforms as needed.
Design mechanical systems using SolidWorks, from concept through detailed design, including GD&T and FEA.
Integrate automation systems, collaborating across disciplines to ensure seamless mechanical and control system performance.
Support system testing, debugging, and commissioning, both onsite and at customer locations (up to 25% domestic travel).
Communicate with clients regarding electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical requirements to ensure project alignment.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial automation or related fields.
Proficiency in Fanuc robot programming and Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
Strong mechanical design skills using SolidWorks, including experience from concept to integration.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at pooja.gupta@akkodisgroup.com
Pay Details: $60.00 to $85.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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