Automation​/Controls Engineer II; SCADA

Job Title

Automation/Controls Engineer II (SCADA)

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

• Independently uses engineering designs in the form of technical drawings, schematics, and written and verbal instructions to construct new factory automation and specialized machines of high complexity.
• Implementation and support of SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling plant manufacturing processes.
• Using a comprehensive knowledge of PLC and HMI programming and system integration, design and install mechanical and electrical control systems in the automation of production machinery.
• Interpret programs and logic diagrams in the construction of new automation and specialized machinery.
• Utilize knowledge of machine safety devices, such as light curtains, safety floor mats, anti-tie down machine activation, and fixed machine guarding used in an interlocked non-def eatable manner in the design of new automation for production equipment ensuring all machinery is operated in a safe manner.
• Install highly complex industrial robotics with elaborate I/O schemes according to engineering designs.
• Prepare machine/automation development plans, works breakdown structure and schedules; update project status to leadership as required.
• Assist maintenance department as needed, including technical assistance, maintenance duties, and training.
• Assist management in the justification of new automation and controls by estimating costs and potential cost reductions such as improved run rates, yields or labor costs.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, validating control systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Work with internal and external customers to expedite materials and parts for improvements as needed.
• Help train and instruct production operators in the use of new and current automation as needed.
• Generate support documentation as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 3 years of automation experience OR minimum 10 years related work experience.
• Minimum 2-5 years experience developing machine interfaces using Ignition SCADA software.

• Experience with SCADA software highly desirable.
• Experience in reading, modifying and creating drawings utilizing CAD software required.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting on multiple PLC platforms and the programming/troubleshooting of robotics, motion control, HMI and other programmable control systems required.
• Technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control system, CNC, PLC, servo and stepper motor drives and electrical and electronic systems.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profibus-PA, and AS-i.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Annual Salary: USD 92,000.00 - USD

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.

Coors Tek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!