Automation Controls Engineer

Overview

Join a dynamic team as an Automation Controls Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in advancing manufacturing processes through innovative automation solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, from designing small custom machines to implementing full-scale automated assembly lines across various industries including medical, aerospace, and high-end industrial sectors.

• Project Support: Collaborate within project teams to ensure successful project execution, including start-up, commissioning, and qualification of automation systems.
• Technical Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise in electrical design, PLC and HMI programming using tools such as Studio 5000, Optix, and Factory Talk View, extending from machine level to SCADA and Factory System Integration.
• Troubleshooting & Improvement: Lead efforts in process troubleshooting, continuous improvement projects, and offer system administration support.
• Standard Development: Develop and implement standards, and deliver expert advice to management to support operational efficiency.
• Communication: Ensure effective verbal and written communication within the team and with stakeholders to facilitate project success.
• Compliance: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) and ensure quality oversight, change control, and validation processes are followed.

• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC/HMI design, configuration, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Experience with Studio 5000, Optix Core, Factory Talk View, and Ignition SCADA.
• Expertise in PLC/PC-based electrical control panel design and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with Fanuc Robots and Smart IO systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, or Manufacturing.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in automation engineering, programming, and validation.