Automation Controls Engineer

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the development of automated crane control systems from inception to completion. This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial controls platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software. Designs include power distribution, safety circuit, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings.
• Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.
• Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.
• From-scratch, start-to-finish PLC, SCADA, HMI, and VFD programming for automated cranes
• Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor in preparation of customer reviews.
• Lead runoff on the shop floor with customer.
• Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.
• Lead start-up at customer and drive project to completion.
• Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.

Education Requirement:

BS in a related engineering field or 5 years plus relevant work experience

Job Requirements:

• Prefer 5+ years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry
• Ability to travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts
• Solid understanding of the concepts of industrial controls, PLCs, and VFDs
• Proven ability in VFD commissioning:
  Magnetek/Yaskawa, Siemens, Rockwell
• Talent in programming in a ladder logic environment:
  Allen Bradley Studio
  5000 and Siemens Tia Portal
• Experience setting up Remote IO and other components on industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Profi Net, Profibus, and Modbus
• Experience building, troubleshooting, and deploying SCADA systems
• Experience setting up Allen Bradley HMIs
• Strong ability to communicate within the Deshazo organization and direct to the customer
• Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface.
• Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with match
• Company-paid short term insurance
• Long term insurance available
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Additional life insurance available
• 9 paid holidays
• PTO Program
• Tool purchase program
• Weekly pay periods with direct deposit
• Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

DeSHAZO’s Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients’ business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.