Junior Automation Engineer

LAPORTE L.C.C. • Columbus, OH

9h

About The Position

As a Controls Engineer, you will support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries.
Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes.
Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.).
Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications.
Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements.
Provide commissioning and startup services. Travel up to 25% is typical, but varies by project requirements.
Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.).
Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 1-2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s and programming software: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, PanelView Plus HMI Terminals, FactoryTalk View ME/SE
• Proficiency in managing tasks within projects, including client coordination, system design, and deliverable preparation.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable: Inductive Automation Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix
• Experience in the use and configuration of historians (FactoryTalk Historian, OSISoft PI) is desirable.
• Proficiency in control panel design, network design, component selection is desirable.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries.
• Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes.
• Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.).
• Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications.
• Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements.
• Provide commissioning and startup services.
• Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.).
• Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level