Automation Controls Engineer

DeSHAZO•Bessemer, AL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the development of automated crane control systems from inception to completion. This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial controls platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Requirements

BS in a related engineering field or 5 years plus relevant work experience
Ability to travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts
Solid understanding of the concepts of industrial controls, PLCs, and VFDs
Proven ability in VFD commissioning: Magnetek/Yaskawa, Siemens, Rockwell
Talent in programming in a ladder logic environment: Allen Bradley Studio5000 and Siemens Tia Portal
Experience setting up Remote IO and other components on industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, Profibus, and Modbus
Experience building, troubleshooting, and deploying SCADA systems
Experience setting up Allen Bradley HMIs
Strong ability to communicate within the Deshazo organization and direct to the customer
Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface.
Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 5+ years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry

Responsibilities

Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software. Designs include power distribution, safety circuit, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings.
Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.
Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.
From-scratch, start-to-finish PLC, SCADA, HMI, and VFD programming for automated cranes
Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor in preparation of customer reviews.
Lead runoff on the shop floor with customer.
Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.
Lead start-up at customer and drive project to completion.
Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.