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Automation Controls Engineer
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 Benefits
Start Date: Immediate
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a varied, dynamic, hands-on role? Join our client, a leading manufacturer, as an Automation Controls Engineer and become the go-to expert for automation and electrical systems in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Why Join Us?
- Broad Role in a Small Team: As part of a tight-knit group of engineering experts, you’ll enjoy a varied role where everyone rolls up their sleeves and works together to achieve success.
- Impactful Projects: Lead and manage internal automation capital expenditure (CapEx) projects of varying sizes, driving real change in production processes.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art automation systems to optimize efficiency and reliability.
Your Role & Responsibilities
As an Automation Controls Engineer, you will:
- Be the go-to expert for all things automation and electrical within the team.
- Take ownership for all electrical schematics and design work; Create and update electrical schematics using CAD software.
- Design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, stepper motors, VFDs/VSDs, and other control devices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics and automation solutions into production processes.
- Develop pneumatic circuits and vacuum systems for material handling applications.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.
- Troubleshoot control boards and read electrical schematics with precision.
What We’re Looking For
To excel in this role, you’ll need:
- A strong background in electrical engineering, with strong experience in creating and reading electrical schematics and circuit design using CAD systems.
- 5 years of experience in automation or control systems design.
- Proficiency in PLC programming - any flavour
- Hands-on experience with automation controls such as stepper motors, VFDs/VSDs.
- Excellent fault-finding skills in PLCs and control systems.
- Knowledge of robotics programming is highly desirable but not essential.
What’s in It for You?
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact on production processes. You’ll enjoy:
- A competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000 plus benefits.
- The chance to work on diverse projects that challenge and grow your skill set.
- A collaborative workplace culture where innovation is celebrated.
Apply Today!
Don’t miss the chance to advance your career in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment! If you’re passionate about automation, have a strong electrical background, and thrive in collaborative settings, we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
