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Automation Controls Engineer

Alpha Matrix
Bessemer, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the development of automated overhead crane control systems from inception to completion. This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial controls platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, troubleshooting, and installations.

Responsibilities :

  • Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software. Designs include power distribution, safety circuit, I / O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings.
  • Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.
  • Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.
  • From-scratch, start-to-finish PLC, SCADA, HMI, and VFD programming for automated cranes
  • Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor in preparation of customer reviews.
  • Lead runoff on the shop floor with customer.
  • Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.
  • Lead start-up at customer and drive project to completion.
  • Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.

Education Requirement :

  • BS in a related engineering field or 5 years plus relevant work experience.
  • Job Requirements :

  • Prefer 5 years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry
  • Ability to travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts
  • Solid understanding of the concepts of industrial controls, PLCs, and VFDs
  • Proven ability in VFD commissioning : Magnetek / Yaskawa, Siemens, Rockwell
  • Talent in programming in a ladder logic environment (Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal)
  • Experience setting up Remote IO and other components on industrial networks such as Ethernet / IP, ProfiNet, Profibus, and Modbus
  • Experience building, troubleshooting, and deploying SCADA systems
  • Experience setting up HMIs (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
  • Strong ability to communicate within the organization and direct to the customer
  • Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface.
  • Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards.
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