What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Helion?
Job description:
This role will work directly with the automation leadership team to execute robotics and automation projects, with a strong focus on controls system integration, architecture, and manufacturing automation strategy.
What You’ll Do
- Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial automation systems
- Lead controls integration projects from concept through commissioning
- Develop and modify PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications
- Support robotics integration projects involving ABB and Fanuc robots
- Create and maintain electrical designs, controls documentation, and programming standards
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams across multiple facilities
- Improve production reliability, safety, quality, and overall plant efficiency
- Serve as a technical leader and mentor for automation and controls initiatives
Required Experience
Candidates should have:
- 10 years of automation experience in a production or manufacturing environment
- 10 years of hands-on programming experience with:
- Studio 5000
- HMI / SCADA systems
- Strong experience with:
- Electrical design practices
- Machine and motion control systems
- Electromechanical systems
- System integration
- Industrial troubleshooting
- Experience with Ignition is required
Experience working with:
- ABB robotics
- Fanuc robotics
- Allen-Bradley PLCs
- PowerFlex drives
- Kinetix drives
Ideal Background
- Heavy industrial or manufacturing automation experience
- Multi-site project support experience
- Strong understanding of controls architecture and industrial networking
- Ability to lead projects independently with minimal oversight
- Strong communication and technical leadership skills
Pay $70-$80
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70 - $80