Automation Controls Engineer

Novo Building Products•St. Louis, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
7-10 years of experience in an automation engineering role, preferably in the automotive or exhaust system manufacturing industry.
Experience with industrial automation systems including PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and HMIs.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and electrical schematics.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven project management skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with metal forming, welding, bending, and tube processing equipment is a strong plus.
Experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Responsibilities

Identify and manage the automation solutions for the linen transfer rail systems and integration with surrounding laundry equipment.
Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, and automation systems used in production.
Collaborate with product engineering and production teams to automate overhead rail product introductions and improve existing processes.
Lead projects to upgrade or integrate new automation equipment, including writing specifications, coordinating vendors, and overseeing installation and commissioning.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational procedures in automated processes.
Analyze process data and production metrics to identify and implement automation improvements.
Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations staff on automated equipment.
Develop and maintain documentation including SOPs, maintenance procedures, and technical manuals.