Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Automation Engineer with excellent customer-facing ability in our Automation and Controls Group.

Technical

·        Programming of various PLC’s, Robots, Vision Systems, and other automated equipment

·        Ability to sort through manuals and other technical information from a variety of resources quickly to support unknown technologies

·        Design and alter Electrical Control systems

·        Draft Electrical diagrams and panel layouts in AutoCAD

·        Knowledgeable and skilled at fabrication, testing, installation, and commissioning of control panels.

·        Recommend needed equipment and labor estimates for projects

·        Suggest new areas for development and new approaches to technical problems

·        Overall Responsibility of installations in whole or in part, startups, and follow up

·       Participate and lead as appropriate in safety process standards

·        Install, troubleshoot, and attend to equipment as required by the project or customer

Internal

·        Promotes the effective exchange of ideas and information within the Company.

·        Responsible for interaction with customers bringing solutions to market.

·        Maintains contact with vendors for necessary equipment, supplies and technical information

·       Provide technical support and recommendations in areas of specialized knowledge.

·       Develop new project opportunities with customers during daily dialogue.

·       Other duties as instructed or required

·       Must have right to work in the US

Experience

·       5 + years in the Automation Industry in progressive electrical engineering roles.

·       Design of Automated Systems from white paper

o   I/O List

o   Bill of Materials

o   Elementaries (AutoCAD)

o   Panel Layout (AutoCAD)

·       Hands on Experience

o   Design & Fabrication of Control Panels

o   Programming various PLC’s from white paper

o   Various HMI / SCADA solutions from white paper

o   Drives – Servo, VFD, Stepper, etc.

o   Instrumentation, calibrations, analog loops

o   Robot Programming / Interfacing

·       Startup of new Automated Systems

·       Retrofits of existing Automated Systems

·       General

o   Understand Safety Practices and demonstrate the same

o   Positive Attitude / People person

o   Punctual

o   Self-Motivated, able to achieve results with minimal supervision

o   Professional Approach

o   Team oriented approach / philosophy

o   Able to motivate others both external & internal to the company

o   Good Communication Skills

o   Sense of Urgency when required

o   Attention to detail with focus on quality work

o   Must also have the ability to conceptualize ideas and communicate new design concepts to cross functional teams

o   Must have the ability to multitask and prioritize

o   Organizational Skills

o   Willing to work in adverse conditions

o   Hands on Oriented when needed

·       Computer

o   AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook

·       Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience