Industrial Automation Field Systems Engineer - Irwin

Integrated Mill Systems•Irwin, PA

1d•$65,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Integrated Mill Systems (IMS) is a process automation solutions provider. IMS designs, builds, programs, and implements Level 1 control systems, primarily in support of the metals producing and processing market, providing a wide range of equipment and services for both new and retrofit projects. We are an award winning Automation Company that is passionate about the work we do, takes pride in our project outcomes, and highly values our reputation. Position Overview: Field Service Engineers will be responsible for meeting the daily service maintenance and repair needs of the customer's equipment as well as participate in working on small engineering projects of various degrees.

Requirements

Engineering degree or equivalent experience in industrial automation. Qualified entry-level candidates will be considered.
2 years of management experience .
5+ years of field service experience.
Aptitude in troubleshooting/configuring PLC hardware (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7, Micrologix, Compact logix, Point IO and GE) both digital & analog IO.
PLC software experience with Allen Bradely RSLOGIX 5000, Siemens TIA portal.
Aptitude in troubleshooting/configuring drives (Siemens, ABB, and Allen Bradley).
Familiar with AC and DC motor theory, construction, installation, maintenance motor feedback devices, encoders (incremental, absolute), resolvers, analog tachs.
Knowledgeable with electrical theory, both AC and DC.
Knowledgeable with sensors used in automation: prox switches, limit switches, laser sensors, thermal sensors (thermocouples) etc.
Understand analog control circuits (4-20ma, 0-10vdc) & digital circuits
Understand ladder logic, both hardware and in PLC.
Drives, both AC (VFD) and DC (SCR).
Automation components: relays, contactors, starters.
Troubleshooting skills with meters, scope, current and voltage sources.
Experience with working and understanding safety practices when using 120/230/480 vac both 1 phase and 3 phase, along with 500vdc circuits.
Fundamental network knowledge.
Willingness and desire to participate in ongoing training to maintain technical competence in automation products, software, and complementary areas.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel, and Visio.
Communication skills both written and verbal are required.
Ability to travel 50-70% of the time domestically.

Nice To Haves

Aptitude in troubleshooting/configuring and/or HMI packages is a plus.
Experience in metals processing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Basic troubleshooting, installation, maintenance and repair on designated equipment.
Completing Preventative Maintenance and field modifications.
Keeping up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs & internal service records in a timely manner.
Maintaining daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up.
Identifying and participating in sales opportunities such as new contracts, contract renewals, & system sales.
Emergency call out service on a rotating schedule.