Automation Engineer

Ecolab Inc.•Plano, OH

18h•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Automation Engineer, you will provide electrical and controls design expertise and perform integration tasks that support customer projects and improve related products. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle, from proposal through commissioning, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective automation solutions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of five (5) years of electrical and automation experience in a production, manufacturing, or design environment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logical and scientific thinking in varied situations
Ability to make decisions involving multiple variables in both standard and non-standard scenarios
Experience with control systems such as: Rockwell (Control Logix, RS Linx, FactoryTalk Linx, BootP, Logix Echo)
Experience with control systems such as: Siemens (S7-400, TIA Portal, Simatic Manager Step 7, Proneta)
Experience with SCADA platforms (Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Archestra, GE Cimplicity, WinCC, Ignition)
Experience with Drive software (ABB Drive Composer, Starter)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical and structural drawings, and wiring schematics
No immigration sponsorship provided for this role

Nice To Haves

Electrical & Control Engineering degree, major in Automation or Industrial Automation
Experience with Visual Basic, .NET Visual Studio, and Python
Experience with instrumentation and PID control technologies
Previous field experience
Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers or project teams

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients and application specialists during the tender/bid stage to define control equipment designs and specifications
Monitor and advise on costs associated with electrical designs throughout proposals and project execution
Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems to meet technical, commercial, and project requirements
Develop control strategies and supporting documentation to define project-specific programming requirements
Create and manage electrical documentation, including control philosophies, design specifications, load schedules, and wiring schematics
Provide technical support including field service, commissioning, operator training, and warranty support
Maintain engineering records for drawings and associated data for future reference
Ensure timely submission of engineering deliverables and adherence to project schedules and budgets
Troubleshoot automation, integration, and network communication issues
Provide technical assistance and training to Sales and Product Support teams

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
auto insurance
home insurance
pet insurance
identity theft protection
short-term and long-term disability
401k
pension plans
retirement health care benefits
short-term incentives
vacation (12 days)
holidays
parental leave
employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
discount on day care services and caregiver services
adoption assistance
group legal services
employee assistance program
employee discount program
education assistance program
on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations