Automation & Control Systems Engineer

Automation & Control Systems Engineer

A Tool Manufacturing Firm is looking for an Automation & Control Systems Engineer in Albany, NY. The Automation & Control Systems Engineer will work as part of a team to create and implement control systems for any and/or all of the company’s products, with an emphasis on software development.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to establish control systems architectures and control strategies for machines, processes, and automation systems.
• Plan, develop, and document software for machine control, HMI, SCADA, and other control systems.
• Facilitate discussions with customers and suppliers related to control systems, interfaces, and integration.
• Limited travel.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering and two or more years of experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience developing control system programs for Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal, WinCC Professional SCADA), Fanuc, or Allen Bradley PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, and Servo Drives desired.
• Experience programming any of the commercial robots such as ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, etc. desired.
• Proficient in National Instruments Lab View desired.
• A fundamental understanding of computer communications (TCP/IP, RS-232, etc.) and industrial network protocols (Profinet, Profibus, Ether Net/IP, OPC, etc.) desired.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand mechanical drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.

Benefits: Great Benefits!