Automation & Controls Engineer

NorthWind Technical Services • Sabetha, KS

18h

About The Position

The Automation Engineer I is responsible for ensuring the safety, financial, and technical success of projects and work assignments related to the support, service, maintenance, and upgrading of NorthWind’s product offerings.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to include applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of automation projects
• Knowledge of pneumatic conveying, extrusion, drying, separating, and compounding, weighing, and batching, and continuous processes etc.
• Fluent use of MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; GroupWise; EPLAN; PromiseE , AutoCAD; RSLOGIX 5000; RSView ; Microsoft Visual Basic .
• Bachelor of Science in accredited Engineering discipline, Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics preferred

Nice To Haves

• Ability to build effective relationships that are focused on integrity and trust
• An attitude of dedication to achieve professional success
• A focus on serving internal and external customers with respect, understanding, and empathy
• Ability and willingness to recognize the intrinsic value of every person
• Drive and curiosity to explore new technology and innovation for continued growth and improvement

Responsibilities

• Write PLC, HMI, and computer programs
• Test and validate proper function of existing systems; evaluate how the systems may be improved
• Travel to customer sites for evaluation of systems and for commissioning of software
• Train users and provide post project support
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work for multiple projects and for customers in a wide variety of industries
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and co-workers to develop best solutions that meet customer needs
• Gather Information by observing , receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Perform complex problem solving
• Diagnose system issues and customer problems and devise best solutions
• Proactively anticipate potential issues to circumvent development of problems
• Review and obtain relevant information to diagnose problems or system needs, develop, and evaluate options and then implement solutions.
• Proactively make timely decisions, often without the benefit of all of the information or consultation with your supervisor
• National and international travel is

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level