Automation Engineer

Description

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing automated systems and solutions to enhance manufacturing, production, or operational processes. The role requires expertise in automation technologies, process control, robotics, and software programming. The Automation Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize productivity, reduce human error, improve efficiency, and ensure the seamless integration of automated systems into existing operations.

• Develop motion-based machine control solutions meeting customer specifications and all applicable safety standards and functional requirements
• Develop code from specifications in multiple control platforms
• Interface with customers, project managers, and sales team
• Development, testing, and commissioning (will require travel to customer sites) of projects
• Train end user personnel on system, when required
• Review drawings for accuracy
• Develop PLC programming
• Learn and implement new control platform solutions in a self-paced on the job environment
• Responsible for accuracy and content of design, as assigned by team manager
• Design, implement, and commission drive control systems
• Develop HMI and SCADA control solutions meeting customer specifications and functional requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM degree or 5 years of equivalent experience
• Ability to commission AC, DC, and Motion drives
• Travel Requirements – willingness to travel; approximately 30 - 50% (dependent upon project and location) - domestic and international
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently
• Motion control experience
• Ability to document work and provide concise reports and manuals.
• Advanced degree in computer science or related STEM studies
• Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming for Allen Bradley with any of the following PLC’s a plus: Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens. Etc.
• Multi-industry experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and/or experience in ACAD, ACAD Electrical, and EPlan
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, and UL-508 Industry Safety Standards
• Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar systems with a structured approach
• Knowledge and experience with drive control systems, understand AC & DC motor theory
• Multi-platform and multi-vendor experience
• Robot programming experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics for control systems

Benefits

• Remote and onsite customer service

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance