Junior Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• As a Controls Engineer, you will support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries.
• Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes.
• Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.).
• Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications.
• Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements.
• Provide commissioning and startup services. Travel up to 25% is typical, but varies by project requirements.
• Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.).
• Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• 1-2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s and programming software:
  • Control Logix, Compact Logix, Guard Logix
  • Panel View Plus HMI Terminals
  • Factory Talk View ME/SE
• Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable:
  • Inductive Automation Ignition
  • AVEVA Wonderware
  • GE iFix
• Experience in the use and configuration of historians (Factory Talk Historian, OSISoft PI) is desirable.
• Proficiency in managing tasks within projects, including client coordination, system design, and deliverable preparation.
• Proficiency in control panel design, network design, component selection is desirable.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is desirable.

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team