Automation Engineer

About Our Organization

For decades, Foytec has been a trusted provider of industrial automation, networking, and IT/OT solutions for businesses of all sizes. Foytec provides industrial automation, electrical controls, SCADA, networking, and systems integration services to municipal and industrial customers. We are a growing company where the right engineer will have the opportunity to work on complete systems rather than being limited to one narrow portion of a project.

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our growing industrial automation and systems integration team in Northeast Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for an engineer or experienced controls professional who enjoys designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting real industrial control systems. Our projects include municipal water and wastewater systems, manufacturing equipment, process control systems, PLC/HMI upgrades, SCADA systems, industrial networking, and electrical controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for industrial and municipal applications.
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications for new and existing systems.
• Configure and program Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLCs, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms.
• Develop applications using Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
• Develop and support Ignition SCADA applications.
• Configure industrial communications and networks including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, serial communications, and related industrial protocols.
• Integrate VFDs, instrumentation, remote I/O, radios, cellular equipment, and other field devices.
• Perform system startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Review and develop electrical drawings, I/O lists, control narratives, and system documentation.
• Troubleshoot existing PLC, HMI, SCADA, networking, and instrumentation systems.
• Work directly with customers, electricians, technicians, engineers, and equipment vendors.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support when required.
• Participate in projects from initial design through programming, startup, and final commissioning.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on industrial automation or controls experience.
• A four-year engineering degree is preferred but not required for a highly qualified candidate with strong hands-on controls experience.
• Strong Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming experience.
• Experience with Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
• HMI/SCADA development experience.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View and/or Ignition SCADA.
• Understanding of industrial Ethernet networks and communications.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control drawings.
• Experience with VFDs, analog instrumentation, 4–20 mA signals, and industrial control panels.
• Experience with municipal water/wastewater systems is a plus.
• Siemens PLC/TIA Portal experience is a plus.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience is a plus.
• Experience with SQL, historians, reporting systems, virtualization, Windows Server, or OT networking is a plus.

What we are Looking for

We are looking for someone who can do more than simply maintain existing programs. The right candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of an automation project, understanding the process, developing the control strategy, writing and testing the software, commissioning the system, and working directly with the customer.

We value practical troubleshooting ability, good judgment, clean programming practices, documentation, and the ability to solve problems in the field.

Working Environment

Duties are performed in an office environment/workshop and will require travel to customer sites to perform analysis, installation, and troubleshoot, etc. Must be willing to work in a variety of industrial facilities. Employees will be exposed to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged hours consistent with the average workday. Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders; must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl; must be able to move, transport, position, place, install, remove and/or replace various types of equipment; must be able to lift 50-70 lbs. unassisted.

Foytec is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our success. The company provides a supportive and engaging work environment that demonstrates that we value our employees. Our employees receive competitive compensation, performance-based advancements, paid time off (PTO), health benefits and 401(k) with employer match, as well as other great incentives. Qualified applicants may submit their resume for consideration.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000