What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation / Controls Engineer position at Image Associates Inc.?
About the Company
Local manufacturer needs an Automation Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate automation activities.
About the Role
Will provide automation and robotics engineering support that improves product quality and reduces production costs.
Responsibilities
- Must have in-depth understanding and experience with PLC’s, VSD’s, SCADA, and HMI.
- Will work on automation or robotics projects.
- Must have the ability to write control logic for PLC control systems, including programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Will develop industrial robots’ algorithms and programming.
- Study workflow and processes for automation opportunities.
- Implement and maintain PLC systems throughout the plant.
- Participate in the selection of automation and robotic vendors and equipment.
- Conduct studies to maximize robot utilization.
- Ensure that automation system documentation and instructions are accurate and effective.
- Provide automation technical support to other plants, involving 10-20% domestic travel.
Qualifications
- Should have one to three years’ automated manufacturing engineering experience, preferably with products made of steel or steel parts.
- Must have experience working in an automated, robotics environment.
- Must have the ability to write control logic for PLC control.
- Degree preferred, but factory experience with hard-goods manufacturing is most important.
Required Skills
- In-depth understanding and experience with PLC’s, VSD’s, SCADA, and HMI.
- Ability to write control logic for PLC control systems.
- Experience in an automated, robotics environment.
Preferred Skills
- Degree in a relevant field.
- Factory experience with hard-goods manufacturing.
Pay range and compensation package
Company provides excellent benefits. Relocation assistance may be available.
Equal Opportunity Statement
US citizens and permanent residents only, please.