Industrial Controls Engineer - Morgantown, WV

Pillar Innovations•Morgantown, WV

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Industrial Controls Engineer, the general role is to provide turn-key automated solutions specializing in PLC Programming, Human Machine Interface (HMI) Development, Software installations, with minimal electrical work. This position is expected to complete difficult troubleshooting for customers with some direction from Sr. and lead level personnel. The Industrial Programmer will report to the Automation Manager and will work primarily out of the Morgantown location.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience in process control and automation
Familiar with reading and creating CAD drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
Strong working knowledge with Allen Bradley PLCs and RSLogix 5000,500
Working experience and knowledge with HMI / OIT Development using Rockwell and/or Wonderware software platforms
Efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals
Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments
Proactive, resourceful and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment
Ability to balance multiple projects
Working knowledge of MS Office productivity software
Willingness to undergo a thorough background and drug screening process

Nice To Haves

Good understanding of mechanical principals is a plus
Preferred if candidate has 80-hour underground certification within the first 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and onsite troubleshooting and repair for customers
Support commissioning efforts for new projects and systems onsite at customer facilities
Resolve operational problems related to current systems or new projects
Ensure all relevant safety objectives are observed for all work completed
Support manufacture, build and validation of systems which include pneumatics, servos, VFD’s, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons and robotic integration
Create customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings
Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standards and customer requirements
Modifies systems upon customer’s request and documents the amendments accordingly

Benefits

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
Health/Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Advancement through defined employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children