Factory Automation Engineer I - Industrial Control Systems and Automation

Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position. 1st Shift 6am-2:30pm with occasional overtime 12 months contract ; May extend As a Factory Automation Engineer for Augusta located in Grovetown, GA you will…. • Design/update electrical systems, prints and programs for machines, shop floor tooling and equipment including human- machine interfaces (HMI) and programmable logic controllers (PLC) • Create and maintain interfaces for communicating with shop- floor tools, PLC controls, SCADA and MES systems • Lead and execute intermediate to complex professional controls engineering tasks which may integrate several areas of engineering and require limited management or coordination of cross- functional teams, outside design professionals and contractors • Respond to critical production down situations affecting manufacturing and maintenance activities • Support integration (installation and networking) of shop floor machines, equipment and tooling into site MES and PLCs What Skills You Need • Background in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Computer, etc.) • Skilled in PLC and computer programming, Structured Query Language (SQL) and the engineering tools associated. • Knowledge of electrical design and the codes, common practices and engineering tools required • Knowledge of MES/SCADA solutions (SAP-MES, AMES, JDAAT, Ignition, etc.) process control, process scheduling, mistake proofing of manufacturing processes and shop floor device connectivity • Project management experience demonstrating effective communication, teamwork skills, problem solving and multiple concurrent project workload management. What Makes You Stand Out • 3 or more years of experience in one or more related engineering areas: electrical, controls, computer, etc • 3 or more years of experience with engineering tools, systems, and databases • 3 or more years of experience in electrical design and troubleshooting • 3 or more years of experience in PLC and/or PC programing • 2 or more years of experience in project management – moderate to large scale complex projects Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related engineering discipline or 3 plus years of related work experience. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $36 - $41 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No