Automation Engineer Job Pittsfield Maine USA,Engineering

Location: Pittsfield

We are looking for technical problem solvers to work with engineering and production, supporting the objectives and goals of the company where safety, superior quality, it's employees and continuous improvement are at the heart of their culture.

Responsibilities:

Involved in the Design, validation and implementation of automation, data collection and process control systems supporting a range of activities to include existing production system retrofits to enable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and cycle time
Participate in automation and control system integration, planning, coordinating and executing technical activities to implement new system development, existing process improvement, and equipment installation/modification
Visualize projects at the system level yet be able to fluidly drill down to implement the details
Design, improve, and troubleshoot custom built automation systems; mechanical, software, networking
Develop, implement, and sustain policies and procedures for the technical work performed in a production facility
Involved in integration of new systems and automation equipment
Identify, design, and implement process improvements in assigned areas of responsibility
Execute technical assignments with ability to integrate systems adhering to strict schedule and cost consideration
Work with internal/external customers to develop and qualify process changes and provide technical services
Design and develop new equipment for future production systems
Ensure that health and safety policies are integrated early on and followed
Apply standards to projects to ensure compliance with certification requirements in plant applications
Collaborate with internal and external designers, integrators and manufacturers

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or closely related field
Several years of automation engineering experience in an industrial environment
Knowledge of industrial controls and electrical (AC and DC power)
Knowledge of Systems, including PLC hardware and programming
CAD software experience
Demonstrated results in technical problem solving, product/process development, and supporting