Automation Engineer - Twin Cities

ESCO Group • Lakeville, MN

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About The Position

The Automation Engineer is a contributing technical resource on ESCO Group’s Automation team, providing technical services for client projects alongside a highly technical, multidisciplinary team. The position supports the design and implementation of industrial automation projects intended to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality. It calls for a basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes and IT/OT networking, with opportunities to learn about networking and system security and the flow of industrial processes.

The Automation Engineer collaborates with colleagues to understand client processes and automation requirements, modifies existing programs and display objects or templates, and escalates potential conflicts to the appropriate resource. The role may include delegated onsite work and travel to client sites to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

Requirements

• Basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments.
• Dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies, and interest in interacting with and learning about new technologies.
• Strong documentation and organization skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing details and circumstances.
• Interest in improving oneself and others.
• Ability to demonstrate proper self-management, including strategic planning, goal setting, evaluating progress, prioritizing responsibilities, and understanding personal strengths.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Assist with the design, programming, and configuration of PLC and HMI systems used to control and monitor industrial processes.
• Learn IT/OT networking and system security.
• Modify existing display objects and templates.
• Learn and understand industrial process flows.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand client industrial processes and automation requirements.
• Perform necessary modifications to existing programs.
• Identify potential conflicts and bring them to the appropriate resource for resolution.
• Perform delegated onsite work 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package.
• Annual biometric screenings.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) offering.
• Potential eligibility to join the ESOP, with tax-deferred retirement benefits and employee ownership benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Parental leave.
• Hybrid work, depending on position.
• Tuition assistance.
• Dedicated Learning and Development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed