Automation Controls Engineer

The Automation Controls Engineer will, engineer, construct and or supervise the construction of and installation of automated and robotic paint finishing systems.

· Provide hands-on technical engineering and design support for industrial projects.

· Influence and support the design and implementation of new standard equipment.

· Drive productivity through strategic use of technology.

· Provide technical assistance and support to reduce/eliminate issues associated with equipment, performance, quality, and safety.

· Establish relationships with contractors and carry out procedures based on site and corporate engineering standards in the highest professional and ethical basis.

Desired Skills & Experience:

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering

· Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience.

· 3 or more years’ experience programming PLCs (AB, Factory Talk Studio, C-more preferred)

· 3 or more years’ experience troubleshooting electrical systems.

· 3 or more years’ experience with low voltage and high voltage 3 phase systems

· Ability to read and modify electrical prints using AutoCAD.

· Strong Mechanical aptitude

· Have the ability to travel up to 25%

· Experienced in programming PLC's, specifically Allen Bradley

· Understanding of industrial network infrastructures, including Ethernet and Device Net.

· Familiarity with HMI's – C-more and PanelView.

· Exposure to technologies such as RFID, vision systems, and robots

· Good interpersonal skills

· Competent in various PC related skills including MS Excel, MS Word, email, and the Internet.

· Possess the ability to interact in a team environment with customers, other employees, and groups.

· Support the installation of both mechanical and software controls.

Qualifications:

· Previous experience in mechatronics engineering or other related fields

· Familiarity with CAD or Solidworks software

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

· Deadline and detail-oriented

· Robot (Fanuc, ABB) troubleshooting and programming a plus

· Paint finishing systems experience a plus.