Automation Controls Engineer

Goken • Woodburn, OR

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company that partners with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space and non-mobility industries to deliver innovative solutions. The Automation Controls Engineer (ACE) role is responsible for planning, specifying, purchasing, and building Automated/Electrical systems (hardware and software) and their components to support production processes and machinery in the facility. This role encompasses project management, technical specifications, design, analysis, installation management, equipment start-up, and production aspects. Goken fosters a culture of high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of industrial electrical design experience in manufacturing
• Experience with electrical design standards and able to complete controls systems designs using standard CAD design tools
• Experience with Rockwell PLC programming standards & programming software, including GRAFCET, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text.
• Experience with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies.
• Experience with HMI PanelView configuration, programming, and communication.
• Experience programming and interfacing PLCs with industrial 6 axis robots such as Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB etc.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems
• The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management
• The ability to work independently, and to lead, coach and mentor others

Nice To Haves

• SEE electric experience
• Specific experience with Siemens (PLC programming)
• Specific experience with Control Techniques, SEW MOVIMOT, and Rockwell (Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies)
• Knowledge of FactoryTalkView ME Studio (HMI PanelView)

Responsibilities

• Develops preliminary designs and help establish functional requirements for new devices and systems.
• Creates estimates and budgets, ensure part and system procurement, oversee the fabrication of electrical equipment, manage vendors and contractors, deliver complete and up-to-date technical documentation.
• Coordinates installation and startup of projects ranging from minor adjustments to existing machinery to significant expansion projects.
• Interacts with the operators and maintenance staff and learning every aspect of the procedure by hands-on use of the machinery & procedures.
• Provide technical support for issue solving and analysis as well as technical experience for the upkeep, modification, and installation of machinery & equipment used in the production process.
• Involved in all project management activities, such as financial justification, design, vendors/procurement, installation, start-up, qualification, machine acceptance, training for operations & maintenance.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• competitive compensation structure
• benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being
• foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development
• equal opportunities for career growth and professional development

What This Job Offers

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