What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Electrolit Manufacturing USA?

JCSA Holdings Inc. is a private company that provides capital and operational assistance for businesses in exchange for equity in the business enterprise. The company is based in Albany NY but considers business opportunities on a global basis.

Location : Waco, TX - Electrolit Manufacturing USA Plant

Reports to : Engineering Program Manager

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Controls and Automation Engineer is to control, manage and operationally maintain the control systems for automated machinery, including PLC's, HMI's , robotics and advanced conveying and assembly systems. This position will be working with sensitive information therefore it will require an NDA.

Principal Duties

Oversee the optimal operation of the manufacturing process and troubleshoot process equipment when necessary.
Write and / or modify custom code for PLC and HMI programs
Commission and Program Process visualization (HMI / SCADA)
In depth understanding of PLC hardware / software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, etc.
Design and maintain a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols such as Ethernet / IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.
Read electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480vAC, control panel
Experience programming VFD's, MCC and AC / DC motors
Lead, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties safely and efficiently
Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring critical components are available when needed and maintaining accurate records
Other duties as assigned by Management.

Abilities

Reading Comprehension – The ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Science / Engineering - Using scientific and engineering rules and methods to solve problems.

Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)

Qualifications :

A degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls & Robotics or equivalent education / experience is required.

An electrical background, and advanced experience and knowledge of PLC programming are required.

Must have great knowledge in Boilers, HVAC, Allen Bradley and Siemens Systems, including but not limited to high speed packaging equipment.

5 years of experience in PLC programming is required (Allen Bradley and Siemens).

3 years of experience with ABB and Fanuc Robots is required.

Experience leading a team of technicians is required.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skill are required.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Other Requirements

Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Employee must abide by our company values; Humility, Honesty, Mutual Respect and Equitable Treatment of All, Dependability and Accountability, and Initiative.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherited in the occupation.

JCSA Holding Inc. is committed to maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity and is free of discrimination. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment might be subject of passing a drug test.

Employment Type : Full Time

Salary : $00 - $130,000 Annual

Bonus / Commission : Yes

Salary : $130,000

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