Automation Controls Engineer

Schneider Electric • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

Schneider Electric USA, Inc. seeks an Automation Controls Engineer in Columbia, MO. The role involves designing and assuring the performance of product assembly and automation processes based on industrial and technological resources that guarantee performance to required specifications. The engineer will specify the automation architecture and test equipment, implementing and qualifying them in compliance with SPS principles. Additionally, the engineer will contribute to continuous improvement actions for the process automation and test equipment, select, validate, introduce and standardize new automation and test technologies and processes, and ensure the automation and connectivity (Edge control, MES, LDS, Analytics) are successfully implemented in the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Experience in automation system development in a manufacturing environment (6 months with Master's or 2 years with Bachelor's).
• Experience in a high-mix, high complexity discreet manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of system integrations (Controllers, PLCs, PC, electromechanical systems, actuators, programming coding).
• Experience in PLC/HMI programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot and develop automated systems.
• Understanding of IT/OT interactions in equipment and interpreting electrical/electronic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design and assure the performance of product assembly and automation processes.
• Specify the automation architecture and test equipment.
• Implement and qualify automation systems in compliance with SPS principles.
• Contribute to continuous improvement actions for process automation and test equipment.
• Select, validate, introduce, and standardize new automation and test technologies and processes.
• Ensure successful implementation of automation and connectivity in manufacturing processes.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees