Automation Controls Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our team. This position involves designing, developing, and supervising electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. The role may also involve the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Independently use engineering designs in the form of technical drawings, schematics, written/verbal instructions, to construct new factory automation and specialized machines of high complexity.
• Apply comprehensive expertise in PLC and HMI programming, system integration, and automation design, to develop and install mechanical and electrical control systems for production machinery.
• Interpret programs and logic diagrams in the construction of new automation and specialized machinery.
• Apply expertise in machine safety systems—including light curtains, safety floor mats, anti-tie-down controls, and fixed interlocked guarding—to design automated production equipment that ensures safe and compliant machinery operation.
• Install highly complex industrial robotics with elaborate I/O schemes according to engineering designs.
• Prepare machine/automation development plans, work breakdown structure and schedules; update project status to leadership as required.
• Absorb and assist in the maintenance department as needed, including technical assistance, maintenance duties, and training.
• Aid management in the justification of new automation and controls by estimating costs and potential cost reductions in such areas as improved run rates, yields, or labor costs.
• Work with internal and external customers to expedite materials and parts for improvements as needed.
• Help train and instruct production operators in the use of new and current automation as needed.
• Generate support documentation as required.
• Absorb and perform in any and all areas as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors’ degree in Electronics or related field and 3 years of automation experience OR minimum 10 years related work experience.
• Experience: PLC programming and troubleshooting on multiple PLC platforms, and the programming/troubleshooting of robotics, motion control, HMI and other programmable control systems required.
• Experience in reading, modifying and creating drawings, utilizing CAD software required.
• Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control systems, CNC, PLC, servo/stepper motor drives, and electrical systems; exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail, excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills; must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds; experience in a manufacturing environment.

Pay

Annual Salary: USD 96,600.00 - USD 130,000.00 Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.