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Automation Technician

TriCore
Melbourne, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation : $70k depending on experience

Location : Hybrid 2 days a week in our Melbourne, FL, Austin, TX, or Racine, WI office. Must be willing to travel 25% for customer commissioning of projects (per diem provided).

Job Type : Full-time W-2 position with benefits

TriCore's Great Benefit Offerings Include :

  • Stable and growing team (continued growth through COVID)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Pet Insurance
  • Health Insurance (plans with employer contributions)
  • Dental Insurance (plans with employer contributions)
  • Vision Insurance (plans with employer contributions)
  • 401(k) with a generous employer match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Options
  • Fringe Benefits
  • Lifestyle Benefits
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Professional Development Opportunities, and more!

Automation Engineer Job Summary :

Automation Engineers are responsible for developing multiple projects utilizing a variety of automation technologies and platforms. These technologies are deployed for the control of automated manufacturing processes, such as fluid flow process applications in Food, Dairy, or Beverage manufacturing plants. Automation Engineers are given the opportunity to work on projects from the design and development phase to field installation and commissioning.

Automation Engineer Responsibilities :

  • PLC Programming (Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, GE)
  • HMI Applications (Rockwell, Wonderware, and GE Intellution)
  • Commissioning and Startup Activities
  • Implement the systems programmed at the customer’s facility.

  • Common startup and commissioning activities include IO checks, water functional testing, and product testing.
  • Will perform onsite customer training and project warranty support as needed.
  • Electrical Design (AutoCAD)
  • Project documentation and design specifications
  • Automation Engineer Required Qualifications :

  • 2 years of experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree in B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or recent college graduate with internship experience required.
  • Experience in PLC programming experience (i.e. utilizing Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, and / or GE).
  • HMI application experience (i.e. Rockwell software, GE Intellution, Wonderware, or similar software applications).
  • Willing to travel around 20% -25% for onsite customer installation and support. Per diem provided. Nights away bonus given for start-up and commissioning.
  • Knowledge of computer hardware, network technologies, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical circuits. Ability to understand electrical design for control systems, including components with electrical and mechanical integration.
  • Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Physical Demands : The ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages, and perform tasks that require close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Basic understanding of automated fluid processes.
  • Automation Engineer Preferred Qualifications :

  • Prior experience in automation machinery manufacturing for the food and beverage industry is a plus.
  • Previous experience in automation machinery for fluid flow processes is a plus.
  • Visual Basic and Database Programming is a plus.
  • Knowledge and application of complex electrical principles and advanced electrical troubleshooting skills are a plus.
  • Who We Are :

    TriCore is a U.S.-based company established in 1991, serving the food, beverage, and life science industries with custom automation machinery manufacturing solutions and services. While process automation is at the core of our company, we offer clients a full spectrum of services, including network and electrical engineering, visualization software development, business intelligence solutions, process startup and commissioning, calibration services, and our TriCore 24 / 7 support team (to which this role belongs!).

    At TriCore, our slogan "Programmed to Please" is not just a phrase; it's an experience our customers enjoy daily through our dedicated team. With under 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by gaining exposure to various aspects of the engineering discipline under world-class leadership. If you're looking for a company where you can impact customer outcomes and shape your career path while collaborating with talented colleagues, TriCore may be the place for you!

    We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Salary : $70,000

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