Automation Engineer

GRENZEBACH • Beachwood, OH

64d

About The Position

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing automated systems and solutions to enhance manufacturing, production, or operational processes. The role requires expertise in automation technologies, process control, robotics, and software programming. The Automation Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize productivity, reduce human error, improve efficiency, and ensure the seamless integration of automated systems into existing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM degree or 5 years of equivalent experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics for control systems
• Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming for Allen Bradley with any of the following PLC’s a plus: Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar systems with a structured approach
• Ability to document work and provide concise reports and manuals
• Ability to commission AC, DC, and Motion drives
• Knowledge and experience with drive control systems, understand AC & DC motor theory
• Knowledge and/or experience in ACAD, ACAD Electrical, and EPlan
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, and UL-508 Industry Safety Standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in computer science or related STEM studies
• Multi-industry experience
• Robot programming experience
• Multi-platform and multi-vendor experience
• Motion control experience

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programming
• Develop code from specifications in multiple control platforms
• Design, implement, and commission drive control systems
• Develop motion-based machine control solutions meeting customer specifications and all applicable safety standards and functional requirements
• Develop HMI and SCADA control solutions meeting customer specifications and functional requirements
• Learn and implement new control platform solutions in a self-paced on the job environment
• Responsible for accuracy and content of design, as assigned by team manager
• Interface with customers, project managers, and sales team
• Development, testing, and commissioning (will require travel to customer sites) of projects
• Remote and onsite customer service
• Review drawings for accuracy
• Train end user personnel on system, when required

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees