Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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