SummaryRankin Automation is an automation distributor and solution provider based in Conshohocken, PA. The Controls Engineer will be a contributing engineer who is primarily a technical resource to support the sales team and helps salespeople and customers select the best solution within the Rankin Automation Product Lines. ResponsibilitiesPossess top level technical knowledge of PLC/PC/HMI/robotics – Key Suppliers areMitsubishi, Festo, Balluff, Standard BotsDesign, configure and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic solutionsProgram using ladder/SFC/FBD/STCommission small automation systemsAssist customers in choosing the right products/solution for each applicationAssist suppliers and sales people in learning the products and how to position them in each marketProvide presentations to customers and internal staff on engineering solutionsProvide product demonstrations for key suppliers productsCompetenciesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsExperience with Industrial Automation Hardware and PneumaticsExperience designing Pneumatic and Electrical Automation SolutionsSelf-starter that will take direction and execute a plan with little supervisionProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and TEAMSProficient with AutoCad or equivalent design toolsComfortable designing electrical and pneumatic circuitsProficient in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming methods Required Education and ExperienceTechnical Degree or Certificate in applicable controls engineering fieldTwo or more years of Industrial Controls Engineering experiencePrior work related use of Microsoft Office toolsExperience programming PLCs and industrial computers Preferred Education and ExperienceOver five years of Industrial Automation Controls Engineering experienceBS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or Manufacturing Engineering