Automation Engineer II

A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you’ll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI enables employee growth and success through industry-leading training and development, utilization of the latest industry technologies, and an uncompromised focus on safety. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training and tuition reimbursement to an award-winning wellness program.

The Automation Engineer II is responsible for the software design and implementation, and support of automation and process control systems projects including new installations, modification, and customer support. Activities are heavily focused on-site at customer facilities. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Associate Degree in Automated Manufacturing, Electro Mechanical Technology, EET OR

Experience: 3-7 years intermediate PLC/HMI programming and system startup experience.

Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Travel: 25-50%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM, Monday- Friday. Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays. All Automation Engineers will participate in an afterhours on-call rotation schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Methodically approaches the process startup.
• Able to work independently; assesses and troubleshoots service needs under stressful conditions, i.e., machine down and customer losing money. Works through more complicated systems and/or intermittent issues.
• Works with team and takes direction from more senior Automation Engineers and/or provides direction to less senior Automation Engineers.
• Provides input to team brainstorming activities to contribute to solutions or options. Thinks outside the box and is willing to share ideas.
• Works intermediate level project assignments independently. This includes working directly and independently with Systems Architects, Project Engineers, and customers.
• Directly provides programming and commissioning support and “owns” the startup and project scope.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  
  

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

SURGE your career forward!

Employees at FTI grow faster because they are a part of a nationally leading team of electrical planners, engineers, designers, electricians, and business professionals.

• Your Personal Growth: Build your career path by taking advantage of our industry leading training and leadership development programs.
• Leverage Technology: Our virtual design and build programs that offer the latest in robotic total stations, 3D scanning, virtual and augmented reality and drone surveillance and assessment.
• Uncompromised Safety: When we see others in our space averaging 2.7 safety rating and ours average .42, you know that we value you and your safety above all else.
  
  

We offer competitive, merit-based wages; career path development and flexible and a robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training, tuition reimbursement and a top-notch wellness program.

We pride ourselves on a “Ground up Growth” mentality that puts you in the spotlight. Becoming a member of the FTI team means you’ve officially put yourself in the driver’s seat of your career. Through our career development and continued education programs, you’ll have options to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “Merit to the Core” organization, and we pride ourselves on our ability to reward and recognize top performers.

Benefits Are The Game Changer

FTI enriches the lives of its employees through industry-leading total rewards. Our compensation, benefits, time off, and wellness programs are designed to reward individual results that create team success, improve financial security for our employees and their families, and encourage healthy lifestyles. As an eligible employee*, your programs include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellness Program and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement & 401(a) Profit Sharing Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Incentives/Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And so much more!
• Regular/Full-Time Employees are eligible for FTI benefit programs.
  
  

We stand strong in our values as we work to Create World-Class Opportunities to Succeed through:

• Uncompromised focus on keeping people SAFE.
• Building TRUST in everything we do.
• REDEFINING what’s possible.
• Rewarding individual results that create TEAM SUCCESS.
  
  

If you’re ready to learn more about growing your career with us, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.