Automation/Controls Engineer Job Duluth area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

Position: Automation / Controls Engineer I

Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level engineer
Design and troubleshoot both software and hardware necessary for control systems utilizing PLCs for integration of manufacturing systems.
Automate manufacturing processes through the use of instrumentation or controls systems.
Design, diagnose, and troubleshoot network infrastructures - Ethernet, Device Net, AS-i, Profibus etc.
Develop new PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls
Develop new or modify existing set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities
Design, specify, wire, and procure control panel equipment, e.g. safety circuits, I/O, networks, etc.
Design, specify, and procure electrical equipment, e.g. MCCs, panel boards, transformers, etc.
Specify, procure, configure, and troubleshoot controls hardware and field instrumentation
Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions and make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage (network, security) vendors
Document specifications and operating procedures
Interface and manage installation contractors during construction
Research Automation & Controls materials and best practices
Support talent growth within our organization

Responsibilities

Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level engineer
Design and troubleshoot both software and hardware necessary for control systems utilizing PLCs for integration of manufacturing systems.
Automate manufacturing processes through the use of instrumentation or controls systems.
Design, diagnose, and troubleshoot network infrastructures - Ethernet, Device Net, AS-i, Profibus etc.
Develop new PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls
Develop new or modify existing set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities
Design, specify, wire, and procure control panel equipment, e.g. safety circuits, I/O, networks, etc.
Design, specify, and procure electrical equipment, e.g. MCCs, panel boards, transformers, etc.
Specify, procure, configure, and troubleshoot controls hardware and field instrumentation
Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions and make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage (network, security) vendors
Document specifications and operating procedures
Interface and manage installation contractors during construction
Research Automation & Controls materials and best practices
Support talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
0-3 years of work experience or schooling and familiarity with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc, Honeywell Systems.
0-3 years of work experience or schooling in Visual Basic, SQL, MS ACCESS Database programming skills a plus
0-3 years of work experience or schooling with design and implementation process network infrastructures (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, Profi Bus, etc.)
0-3 years of work experience and/or internship(s) in an industrial manufacturing setting
Database programming skills a plus
Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD Required
This role is client facing, those successful in this role are professional, self-motivated, and energetic individuals with excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Must meet travel requirement - you will spend significant time in our client's facilities during installation and startup/commissioning/qualification phases of a project – 35% to 50% of any given time of the year.

Physical Requirements

Automation​/Controls Engineer