Automation Engineer

Job Purpose:

The Automation Engineer I is responsible for ensuring the safety, financial, and technical success of projects and work assignments related to the support, service, maintenance, and upgrading of NorthWind’s product offerings.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write PLC, HMI, and computer programs
• Test and validate proper function of existing systems; evaluate how the systems may be improved
• Travel to customer sites for evaluation of systems and for commissioning of software
• Train users and provide post project support
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work for multiple projects and for customers in a wide variety of industries
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and co-workers to develop best solutions that meet customer needs
• Gather Information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Perform complex problem solving
• Diagnose system issues and customer problems and devise best solutions
• Proactively anticipate potential issues to circumvent development of problems
• Review and obtain relevant information to diagnose problems or system needs, develop, and evaluate options and then implement solutions.
• Proactively make timely decisions, often without the benefit of all of the information or consultation with your supervisor
• National and international travel is required

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to include applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of automation projects
• Knowledge of pneumatic conveying, extrusion, drying, separating, and compounding, weighing, and batching, and continuous processes etc.
• Fluent use of MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; GroupWise; EPLAN; PromiseE, AutoCAD; RSLOGIX 5000; RSView; Microsoft Visual Basic

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in accredited Engineering discipline

Preferred Characteristics:

• Ability to build effective relationships that are focused on integrity and trust
• An attitude of dedication to achieve professional success
• A focus on serving internal and external customers with respect, understanding, and empathy
• Ability and willingness to recognize the intrinsic value of every person
• Drive and curiosity to explore new technology and innovation for continued growth and improvement

Physical Abilities/Work Environment:

Includes but is not limited to the following:

• Climbing, kneeling, lifting
• Occasionally exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force
• Use of power drills and drive motor vehicles – must have a valid driver’s license
• Potential exposure to extreme temperatures but in general, normal office conditions