Automation and Controls Engineer
About The Role
As an Automation and Controls Engineer, you will implement and maintain machine control systems and support the design and manufacture of semi and fully automated processes based on business needs. You will play a key role in maintaining equipment uptime, supporting new product and process development, and helping advance automation capabilities across our medical manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and ancillary equipment to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient operations.
- Design, build, retrofit, and redesign controller systems for new and legacy process equipment, including support for obsolete components.
- Develop, test, and implement PLC programs, primarily on the Siemens platform, with Beckhoff and Codesys experience considered highly valuable.
- Design and maintain SCADA systems and dashboards to improve operational efficiency, visibility, and reliability.
- Create and execute unit tests, create documentation for programming logic and system configuration, and support version control practices.
- Create minor electrical drawings and schematics, support electrical cabinet design, and collaborate with design engineers on component selection.
- Provide technical support for installed systems, ensure adherence to safety standards, and contribute to engineering team objectives and continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Comfortable solving complex electrical control system problems in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting machinery, including situations where schematics may be limited, and effective with legacy machinery as well as newer automated systems.
- Familiarity with common PLCs such as Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, and ideally certification in Siemens and/or Beckhoff PLC programming.
- Understanding of board-level electronics, motor controllers and drives, safety systems, temperature controllers, industrial communication protocols, network configurations, electrical cabinet design, and a range of motor types including AC/DC, 3 phase, stepper, and servo.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis on electrical engineering skills, or equivalent work experience.
- Substantial hands-on experience troubleshooting machinery.
Skills
- PLC programming experience, particularly on the Siemens platform.
- Experience with Beckhoff and Codesys platforms.
- SCADA system design and maintenance.
- Electrical drawing and schematic creation.
- Motor control and drive systems understanding.
- Industrial communication protocols knowledge.
- Network configurations and safety systems awareness.
- AC/DC, 3 phase, stepper, and servo motor types familiarity.
Benefits
A workplace built on care, for our customers and for each other. A culture that values unique solutions and high-quality standards. Opportunities to contribute to medical innovations that make a real difference. A collaborative, decentralized environment where your voice matters. Competitive compensation, benefits, and global career development.
Pay
Competitive compensation, benefits, and global career development.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs and team collaboration.
Alleima
We don't just make components; we enable breakthroughs. Whether it's helping someone with diabetes live more freely or supporting the next generation of neurostimulation devices, our work is purpose-driven and technically sophisticated. Are you ready to take on this challenge together with us? Join us on our journey!
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