Automation Engineer - Altoona

ESCO Group•Altoona, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position of Automation Engineer will be part of the Automation team at ESCO Group. This position is a contributing technical resource for client projects and should have a basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes as well as IT/OT Networking. This position will be working alongside multi-disciplined engineers.

Requirements

Possesses basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments.
Shows dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies. You enjoy interacting with and learning about new technologies.
Demonstrates strong documentation and organization skills.
Able to adapt to changing details and circumstances.
Looking for ways to better themselves and others.
Ability to demonstrate proper self-management (i.e., strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation of progress, prioritizing responsibilities, knowledge of personal strengths).

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
Ability to learn IT/OT Networking and System Security.
Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates.
Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes.
Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work.
Collaborate with multi-disciplined team members to understand automation requirements.
Perform necessary modifications on existing programs.
Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve.
Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead.
Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.