Industrial Automation Engineer

Job Description

The Industrial Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems for production equipment to ensure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs, implements, and maintains automation systems for production equipment.
• Ensures the highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation of production equipment through the design and implementation of automation systems.
• Troubleshoots and maintains PLC's, HMI's, process instrumentation, machine control systems, variable frequency drives, servo drives, machine vision, robotics, power distribution (<600V), and control system networking.
• Interfaces with PLC/HMI program to diagnose equipment issues.
• Reads and uses electrical schematics and electrical test equipment to diagnose equipment issues.
• Performs electrical preventative maintenance to maintain like new equipment condition.
• Works closely with the production and support disciplines to identify and resolve problems.
• Assists with department projects and equipment installations as necessary.
• Owns personal safety and is expected to follow all electrical safety rules and guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with Associates Degree (in Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Robotics & Automation, Electrical Maintenance, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Controls Technology).
• Preferred 1-3 years of industrial controls experience (preferred).
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Fundamental knowledge of three phase, single phase and DC power.
• Familiar with NEC and standard wiring practices.
• Ability to utilize and interpret an electrical multimeter.
• Fundamental knowledge of PLC hardware and software.
• Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic.
• Fundamental knowledge of servo motion control (preferred).
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Safety oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Strong analytical skills.

Benefits

We are committed to protecting information under our care commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. We provide at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who may come into contact with sensitive data.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.