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Automation Controls Engineer

DeShazo


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Job Type
Full-time


Description

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the development of automated crane control systems from inception to completion. This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial controls platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Responsibilities:

  • Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software. Designs include power distribution, safety circuit, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings.
  • Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.
  • Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.
  • From-scratch, start-to-finish PLC, SCADA, HMI, and VFD programming for automated cranes
  • Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor in preparation of customer reviews.
  • Lead runoff on the shop floor with customer.
  • Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.
  • Lead start-up at customer and drive project to completion.
  • Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.

Education Requirement:

BS in a related engineering field or 5 years plus relevant work experience

Job Requirements:

  • Prefer 5+ years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry
  • Ability to travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts
  • Solid understanding of the concepts of industrial controls, PLCs, and VFDs
  • Proven ability in VFD commissioning: Magnetek/Yaskawa, Siemens, Rockwell
  • Talent in programming in a ladder logic environment: Allen Bradley Studio5000 and Siemens Tia Portal
  • Experience setting up Remote IO and other components on industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, Profibus, and Modbus
  • Experience building, troubleshooting, and deploying SCADA systems
  • Experience setting up Allen Bradley HMIs
  • Strong ability to communicate within the Deshazo organization and direct to the customer
  • Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface.
  • Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • 401k plan with match
  • Company-paid short term disability insurance
  • Long term disability insurance available
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Additional life insurance available
  • 9 paid holidays
  • PTO Program
  • Tool purchase program
  • Weekly pay periods with direct deposit
  • Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.

Vacancy posted 19 hours ago
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