Automation Engineer II
About The Position
The Automation Engineer will support our Corporate Engineering team with Manufacturing Systems Controls Design and Support. This role involves the development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls systems, manufacturing systems automation, industrial electrical maintenance and design, and human-machine interfaces, and industrial communications networks under the direction of senior corporate engineers and integrators. The position requires interaction with plant personnel, both hourly and salary, and emphasizes customer focus and strong people management skills. The role also supports local Operations needs for electrical and automation system support and involves creating written instructions for the local Maintenance department for automation systems. Commitment to safety is paramount, with managers and supervisors accountable for fostering a safe work environment.
Requirements
- Must have experience with Ignition.
- 4+ years’ experience with industrial control systems.
- Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year College or university in software engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
- Good understanding of industrial automation programming concepts
- Strong understanding of electrical concepts and theories
- Understanding of computer WAN and LAN networks
- Ability to work and manage time independently
- Ability to quickly learn about new software, hardware, and automation equipment and effectively implement it
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Rockwell RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio Rockwell RS View, Factory Talk Studio Inductive Automation Ignition.
- Rockwell PowerFlex Variable Frequency Drives
- Rockwell Point IO and Flex IO systems
- Industrial electrical panels and wiring
- Exposure and understanding of Industrial flow meters, temperature probes, level sensors, photoeyes, and solenoid valves
- Wonderware InTouch, InBatch
- Microsoft SQL
- AutoCAD
- VMWare Workstation Player and vSphere
- Programming (C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, etc.)
- Cisco networking hardware
- Fanuc Robotic Application
Responsibilities
- Development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls systems, manufacturing systems automation, industrial electrical maintenance and design, and human-machine interfaces, and industrial communications networks under the direction of senior corporate engineers and integrators.
- Work with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting, training, and start-ups.
- Develop and foster strong relationships with Plant Operation team to evolve current systems architecture and maximize manufacturing efficiencies and output.
- Support local Operations needs for electrical and automation system support.
- Create written instructions for local Maintenance department for automation systems.
Benefits
- The salary for this position is determined by a combination of experience, skills, and education level. The compensation range is $90k-110K annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
