Automation Controls Engineer

About the Role

BASIC PURPOSE - Currently this position provides support to manufacturing automation. Designs, advises, implements, and troubleshoots automated systems to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety. Shift - 1st Pay - $95,000

A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering with 5+ years of experience in the industry.
• Ability to interpret and create electrical prints
• Ability to use CAD Applications such as AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN / Visio
• Must have extensive knowledge of Rockwell Automation software and hardware.
• Must have knowledge of other PLC and HMI hardware and software products from vendors such as Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, and others.
• Must have knowledge of serial/digital communication protocols i.e. Ethernet IP, Profinet, RS232, CAN, etc.
• Must have experience implementing system designs.

• Create and edit PLC and HMI programs for internal equipment.
• Select and configure appropriate control components, sensors, drives, and other instruments for projects.
• Design electrical schematics, network architecture diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Troubleshoot issues to provide root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Support development and commission new equipment and upgrades.
• Identify cost reduction and optimization opportunities
• Evaluate systems for operational safety and make recommendations
• Configure communication interfaces to other control systems (PLCs, HMIs, Robots, Sensors, Lasers, etc.)

• Medical Insurance – Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals
• Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Disability – Includes both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care Made available annually during open enrollment
• Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase
• Paid Vacation – 2-weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service
• Holiday Pay – Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
• Retirement Benefits – Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions – Unused time is paid out annually
• Paid Parental Leave – To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters
• Onsite Clinic Services – On location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees
• Education Assistance Programs – Student Loan Repayment / Tuition Assistance options
• Counseling Resources – Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online
• Wellness Resources – Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards
• Uniforms/Subsidies – Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms are provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements
• Safety Shoes – A subsidy for the annual purchase of OSHA approved safety shoes, based on job requirements
• Employee Assistance Programs – program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances

Additional job requirements and responsibilities would be discussed during the interview process.

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