What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Virginia Transformer Corp?
Former US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”
Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp., is “the engineering firm that makes transformers.”
We are the largest US-owned manufacturer of electric transformers in North America and have been helping to secure the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for any conceivable application – GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, and other.
The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves every part of US industry from its six state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we – and you – come in. Join us.
Position: Automation Engineer (Transformer Industry)
Location: Rincon, Georgia
Job Type: Full-Time
Summary:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Automation Engineer to join our innovative team in the transformer industry. This position is open to individuals with an associate degree or those actively pursuing a degree in Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, implementing and control systems for various transformer applications.
Core Responsibilities:
- Development and Implementation: Design, develop, and implement control systems for transformer operations, ensuring optimal efficiency and performance.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Identify and resolve issues within the control systems, performing routine maintenance and updates as necessary.
- Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and other engineers to ensure that control systems align with overall transformer design and functionality.
- Testing: Conduct simulations and real-world tests to validate control systems, adhering to industry standards and best practices.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of control systems, including diagrams, specifications, and operating procedures.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies in control engineering within the transformer industry.
Education and Experience:
- Education: Associate degree in Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or actively working towards a degree.
- Experience: Automation systems, Control systems, PLC programming, and transformer applications. Relevant internship or co-op experience is a plus.
- Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; proficiency in relevant software such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar.
Salary for Full Time: $90,000 – $104,000
Benefits Full Time Only:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary : $90,000 - $104,000
