Kforce has a client in Hopkins, MN that is seeking an Automation Engineer. Responsibilities: * Design and develop programs that conduct automatic tests on new and existent software * Use guidelines to develop programs and write automation scripts * Design and developing test automation scripts * Use test automation guidelines * Design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks * Research issues in software through testing * Collaborate with QA Analysts and Software Developers to develop solutions * Exhibits strong multi-tasking skill-set to support simultaneous on-going Engineering and company projects * Manages assigned project(s), with collaborative responsibility to various key players such as other disciplines within the Engineering department, Production, Sales and the client * Ensures that clients are thrilled and services are the highest quality possible; Works as single point of contact for multiple clients on multiple projects * Participates with design of schedules at the initial sales effort to ensure deliverables are reasonable for project execution; Partners with Scheduler position to ensure schedules are updated throughout project scope * Plans, evaluates, organizes and implements automation related projects and initiatives * Oversees and facilitates required programming and debugging of control software, including PLC's, HMIs, Servo Drives, vision inspection systems, etc. * Identifies long-lead purchased items and prepares sufficient information, in a timely fashion, to order material and provides electrical drawings for assembly and job documentation * Assists Production personnel in checking or trouble shooting equipment as required * Designs and develops electrical components, equipment, and machinery * Creates and refines electrical parts and assembly drawings to capture design intent and document the key aspects necessary to accomplish the manufacturing goals of a project