Automation Support Engineer

Optima Machinery USA Corporation•Green Bay, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary/Objective The Automation Controls Engineer position responsibilities are to service and start-up packaging machines for the Consumer industry and collaborate with German headquarters on upgrades and rebuilds for current equipment. Essential Functions 1. Edit existing machine codes (Rockwell ControlLogix) 2. Adjust and test software parameters 3. Perform problem analysis at complex production machines and find out how they could be connected to the machine programming 4. Understanding of the SDLC (software design life cycle) cannon of documentation 5. Capable of drafting test protocols and Automation change controls, (validation documentation) 6. Document problem solving process and archive updated machine software 7. Advanced understanding of Sigma methodology (Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, GEMBA, 5S, 5y’s etc) 8. Interface with clients as well as subcontractors and explain machine situations, code and software processes to colleagues & customers Competencies 1. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills 2. Decision making ability 3. Ability to deal with experienced, multidisciplinary, technical specialists 4. Ability to coordinate small to large projects independently 5. Ability to download PLC, HMI, and drive programs. Ability to work with controls engineers to identify and improve machine programs. 6. Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes. Comfortable reading and following IEC electrical diagrams. 7. Ability to program projects from process or from scratch 8. Thorough working knowledge of industrial controls devices including photo-electric sensors, proximity switches, solenoid valves, frequency and servo drives, and PLC I/O 9. Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix and CompactLogix), VMware expereience and HMI experience is a plus 10. SCADA experience preferably Factory Talk View SE, WonderWare, Ignition experience preferred Supervisory Responsibility This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a production environment of a customer site. Adhering to the safety measures of the customer’s plant while working both independently and as a team. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely an active technical role whereby there may be times where the employee will be required to lift up to 50lbs. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, hourly position. The expectation is that the employee is available when service is required and is also available for continued training. The employee needs to remain flexible to be available when the customer needs demand a specialist for support. Travel The travel requirements for this position are approximately 50-75% per year Required Education and Experience 1. 3-5 years of experience with high speed machines or other automated equipment 2. Expert knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms is required. Software: RSLogix 5000, Jetter controls beneficial 3. BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Programming, or related field is preferred. 4. Demonstrated experience in PLC programming, motion commissioning of new equipment, as well as remote and field support 5. Experience in working with electrical control diagrams 6. Knowledge of additional PLC / AC Drives / HMI / Servo / Motion Control is required 7. Understanding of P&ID schematics 8. SAP experience ideal Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Work Location: In person

Requirements

3-5 years of experience with high speed machines or other automated equipment
Expert knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms is required. Software: RSLogix 5000, Jetter controls beneficial
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Programming, or related field is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in PLC programming, motion commissioning of new equipment, as well as remote and field support
Experience in working with electrical control diagrams
Knowledge of additional PLC / AC Drives / HMI / Servo / Motion Control is required
Understanding of P&ID schematics
Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes
Comfortable reading and following IEC electrical diagrams
Thorough working knowledge of industrial controls devices including photo-electric sensors, proximity switches, solenoid valves, frequency and servo drives, and PLC I/O

Nice To Haves

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix and CompactLogix), VMware expereience and HMI experience is a plus
SCADA experience preferably Factory Talk View SE, WonderWare, Ignition experience preferred
SAP experience ideal

Responsibilities

Edit existing machine codes (Rockwell ControlLogix)
Adjust and test software parameters
Perform problem analysis at complex production machines and find out how they could be connected to the machine programming
Understanding of the SDLC (software design life cycle) cannon of documentation
Capable of drafting test protocols and Automation change controls, (validation documentation)
Document problem solving process and archive updated machine software
Advanced understanding of Sigma methodology (Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, GEMBA, 5S, 5y’s etc)
Interface with clients as well as subcontractors and explain machine situations, code and software processes to colleagues & customers
Download PLC, HMI, and drive programs
Work with controls engineers to identify and improve machine programs
Program projects from process or from scratch