PLC/HMI Systems Engineer, Conveyor and Storage Automation

Job Description

Job Description

Engineer Robust Controls That Keep Operations Moving

Style: Crisp, bullet-pointed, and results-oriented. If you love clarity and checklists, you’ll feel right at home.

Performance Outcomes

• Deliver assigned projects on time, on budget, and technically sound.
• Produce complete, accurate quotes and proposals.
• Coordinate seamlessly with Sales Engineers, Project Engineers, internal Engineering, suppliers, and subcontractors to surpass expectations.
• Apply strong electrical aptitude to devise innovative solutions.
• Communicate clearly with customers and nurture a collaborative team culture.
• Provide premier service to internal and external customers at all times.
• Achieve the highest quality standards to ensure total customer satisfaction.
• Streamline internal processes for continuous improvement.
• Support a healthy workplace by adhering to standards and procedures.
• Contribute to exceeding corporate quarterly and annual revenue and profitability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• With guidance from the VP Engineering and senior electrical staff, design and estimate unit load conveyor and storage systems; oversee installation and turnover.
• Analyze system specifications; plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed engineering activities for assigned work.
• Select appropriate equipment and suppliers to meet all requirements.
• Prepare/coordinate technical content, schedules, electrical equipment lists, electrical installation scopes, bases of quote, and overall pricing for proposals.
• Maintain complete, current project files.
• Release required documentation/forms to secure schedules, electrical and controls equipment, installation, spare parts lists, and maintenance manuals.
• Contribute to concepting, written communications, total electrical pricing, and accurate estimates-to-complete.
• Provide engineering support for proposal development.
• Implement orders and manage electrical installation subcontractor agreements.
• Continuously learn material handling technology and controls to maintain our industry leadership.
• Recommend cost-reduction opportunities across engineering, equipment, controls, and installation.
• Assist with training new hires on procedures, drawing standards, and routine electrical applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• At least 1 year in technical systems, including control system design and controls knowledge.
• PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Panel design experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design basic control solutions for material handling systems.
• AutoCAD design experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency with MS Office and the internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Skills You Bring

• CAD Software
• Electrical Installation
• PLC Programming Experience
• Field Service Readiness
• Electrical Schematic Reading

Tools and Technologies

• PLC Platform: Allen Bradley

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES[1]

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.