Automation Specialist Jobs in Ohio
Automation Specialist jobs in Ohio concentrate in automotive manufacturing, industrial production, and advanced logistics, with the state ranking among the most active markets in the Midwest for controls and systems roles at every level from entry-level technician to senior integration engineer. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the heaviest hiring activity, anchored by major employers such as Honda of America, Procter and Gamble, and Parker Hannifin that maintain large Ohio operations and hire automation specialists consistently. PLC programming, robotic cell integration, and SCADA systems experience are the sub-areas appearing most often in Ohio listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Schneider Electric is looking for Service Specialist III in the Building Automation field for the Columbus, OH area
Build smarter, safer, more efficient spaces.
Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Our technology, software, and services help customers manage and automate their operations. Join us in delivering solutions that help ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement hardware selections and software applications for assigned customers.
- Troubleshoot and compare customer systems to identify and resolve deficiencies.
- Create, load, test, check out, and start up system databases and building systems.
- Manage scheduled maintenance agreements and perform warranty work.
- Coordinate on-site activities with project teams, subcontractors, other trades, commissioning agents, and customers.
- Request and deliver materials as required to support project execution.
- Provide on-site customer training and recommend system improvements or modifications.
- Develop multi-year customer system upgrade plans, including short- and long-term budgets and account plans.
- Work with customers to develop and implement advanced energy-savings or building-analytics solutions.
- Engineer small to medium projects, including upgrades and enhancements.
- Lead the resolution of internal and external project deficiencies in coordination with the project team.
- Coach and mentor junior service personnel.
What You Bring
- At least 4 years of experience as a Service Specialist or in a comparable field-service role, with related industry knowledge.
- Experience with HVAC and security installations.
- Proficiency with building systems and applications of Schneider Electric technology.
- Demonstrated communication skills for working directly with customers, project teams, and other trades.
- Ability to coordinate on-site work and operate under the daily supervision of a Field Service Supervisor while reporting to the Field Service Manager.
- A 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience.
Required Certifications
The following certifications are required and are to be completed within the first year in the role:
- EcoStruxure Building: WorkStation and System Design
- EcoStruxure Building: Technician
- EBO WorkStation and Design
- EBO Technician
Local Benefits (English):
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Schneider Electric is looking for Service Specialist III in the Building Automation field for the Columbus, OH area
Build smarter, safer, more efficient spaces.
Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Our technology, software, and services help customers manage and automate their operations. Join us in delivering solutions that help ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement hardware selections and software applications for assigned customers.
- Troubleshoot and compare customer systems to identify and resolve deficiencies.
- Create, load, test, check out, and start up system databases and building systems.
- Manage scheduled maintenance agreements and perform warranty work.
- Coordinate on-site activities with project teams, subcontractors, other trades, commissioning agents, and customers.
- Request and deliver materials as required to support project execution.
- Provide on-site customer training and recommend system improvements or modifications.
- Develop multi-year customer system upgrade plans, including short- and long-term budgets and account plans.
- Work with customers to develop and implement advanced energy-savings or building-analytics solutions.
- Engineer small to medium projects, including upgrades and enhancements.
- Lead the resolution of internal and external project deficiencies in coordination with the project team.
- Coach and mentor junior service personnel.
What You Bring
- At least 4 years of experience as a Service Specialist or in a comparable field-service role, with related industry knowledge.
- Experience with HVAC and security installations.
- Proficiency with building systems and applications of Schneider Electric technology.
- Demonstrated communication skills for working directly with customers, project teams, and other trades.
- Ability to coordinate on-site work and operate under the daily supervision of a Field Service Supervisor while reporting to the Field Service Manager.
- A 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience.
Required Certifications
The following certifications are required and are to be completed within the first year in the role:
- EcoStruxure Building: WorkStation and System Design
- EcoStruxure Building: Technician
- EBO WorkStation and Design
- EBO Technician
Local Benefits (English):
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation specialist jobs across Ohio.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, or automation engineering
- Hands-on experience programming Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with industrial robots such as FANUC, KUKA, or ABB for cell integration and commissioning
- Familiarity with SCADA platforms and HMI development for process monitoring and control
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and P&ID drawings
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma in a production setting
Automation Specialist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a automation specialist in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers hire automation specialists with an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, or a related technical field from programs offered at schools like Columbus State Community College, Cincinnati State, or Ohio State. No state-issued license is required for the role itself, but earning a Certified Control Systems Technician credential from ISA strengthens candidacy considerably. Hands-on PLC and robotics coursework or a co-op placement at an Ohio manufacturer is the most direct path to a first role.
Which companies hire automation specialists in Ohio?
Ohio automation specialist roles are posted by Siemens, Rexel, and Advantech and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of automotive, consumer goods, and aerospace manufacturers means large, established employers with ongoing automation programs dominate the hiring activity.
Which Ohio cities have the most automation specialist jobs?
Columbus, Solon, and Milford lead Ohio for automation specialist openings. Columbus drives volume through its expanding logistics and technology manufacturing base, Cleveland benefits from longstanding industrial and aerospace employers across its eastern suburbs, and Cincinnati's concentration of consumer goods and automotive suppliers, including major Procter and Gamble and Toyota facilities, keeps demand steady throughout the region.
Are there remote automation specialist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Automation specialist work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical access to equipment, control panels, and production lines, which limits remote arrangements significantly. About 33% of automation specialist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve off-site tasks like PLC code review, documentation, or project management rather than active commissioning or troubleshooting.
How can I get hired as a automation specialist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate degree program with a co-op or internship component at an Ohio community college such as Columbus State, Sinclair, or Lakeland, which places students directly inside manufacturing facilities. Large Ohio employers including Honda and Parker Hannifin run apprenticeship and rotational programs that accept candidates without prior professional experience. Starting as an industrial maintenance technician or electrical technician at a production facility is a common lateral move that builds the hands-on PLC and controls exposure needed to step into an automation role.
Where can I find and apply to automation specialist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to automation specialist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across manufacturing, logistics, and engineering sectors. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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