Automation & Controls Engineer

About the role

Prototype, design, upgrade, and support automated systems in a collaborative environment. Integrate state-of-the-art hardware including robots, cameras, sensors, and servo motors. Write software to automate systems, create user interfaces, and synthesize industrial internet of things (IIOT) data. Research and develop emerging automation technologies especially robotics, computer vision, and machine learning. Use communication skills to convey technical information to engineering, operations, and management personnel. Work hands-on with systems to ensure they are built, commissioned, and function as required.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, design, upgrade, and support automated systems in a collaborative environment.
• Integrate state-of-the-art hardware including robots, cameras, sensors, and servo motors.
• Write software to automate systems, create user interfaces, and synthesize industrial internet of things (IIOT) data.
• Research and develop emerging automation technologies especially robotics, computer vision, and machine learning.
• Use communication skills to convey technical information to engineering, operations, and management personnel.
• Work hands-on with systems to ensure they are built, commissioned, and function as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to create and interpret technical documents including schematic diagrams.
• Experience configuring computers (networking, software, peripherals).
• Strong programming abilities in any language.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting low voltage control systems is preferred.
• Experience programming industrial controllers and robots is preferred.
• Ability to positively work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience Required: Not specified.
• Training: Bachelors Degree.
• Duration: Not specified.
• Shift: First Shift (Day).
• Hours per week: 40.

Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to create and interpret technical documents including schematic diagrams.
• Experience configuring computers (networking, software, peripherals).
• Strong programming abilities in any language.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting low voltage control systems.
• Experience programming industrial controllers and robots.
• Ability to positively work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Tailored benefits package including Profit-Sharing Plan, Group Medical Plans, Group Dental, Supplemental Life Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, and Tuition assistance.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• First Shift (Day).
• Hours per week: 40.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our website www.prent.com or submit an on-line application in person using our lobby kiosk located at 2225 Kennedy Road in Janesville. Some positions may require pre-employment testing directly after submitting an application. Applications will not be considered submitted without completing the full process. Questions can be directed to 608-373-7212. EOE