Automation Engineer - St. Louis

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ESCO Group’s vision is to be a leader in our marketplace as valued by our key stakeholders: our clients, employees, suppliers, community, and shareholders.

• Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human‑interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
• Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates.
• Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplined team members to understand automation requirements.
• Perform necessary modifications on existing programs.
• Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve.
• Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead.
• Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

• Possesses basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments.
• Shows dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies. You enjoy interacting and learning about new technologies.
• Demonstrates strong documentation and organization skills.
• Able to adapt to changing details and circumstances.
• Looking for ways to better themselves and others.
• Ability to demonstrate proper self‑management (strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation of progress, prioritizing responsibilities, knowledge of personal strengths).

• Your Health:
  We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, annual biometric screenings, employee assistance program (EAP), and company‑paid disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Your Financial Goals:
  Your 401k offering and possible ESOP with tax‑deferred retirement benefits.
• Your Ownership:
  You don’t just work FOR the company; you OWN the company. You’ll join other employee‑owners along our ESOP journey.
• Your Work‑Life Balance:
  Paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, hybrid work, and community giving.
• Your Career Development:
  Tuition assistance and dedicated Learning and Development program to grow and develop your career.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Automation Machinery Manufacturing