Automation Engineer - Altoona

ESCO Group • Altoona, IA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

ESCO Group’s vision is to be a leader in our marketplace as valued by our key stakeholders: our clients, employees, suppliers, community, and shareholders. 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package
• Annual biometric screenings
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees
• 401k offering
• ESOP with tax-deferred retirement 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