Automation Controls Engineer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Automation Controls Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems;
- Design and implementation of automated roll-to-roll control systems;
- Support mechanical design engineers with R&D control systems;
- Perform and monitor troubleshooting of defective equipment and systems to determine root cause analysis to correct problems;
- Implement projects and modifications to improve thru-put of automation equipment;
- Scripting for batch computation off of PLC;
- Maintain comprehensive technical subject matter expertise (SME) of automated material handling systems and technology specifications;
- Design and draft electrical panel layouts for automation equipment;
- Able to travel and work at our nationwide plant locations as required (up to 50%);
- Utilize the Computerize Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to manage and improve Preventive Maintenance (PM’s) and spare parts usage;
- Maintains a high focus on providing excellent customer service to our internal and external customers;
- Servo, actuator and robotics control;
- Trouble-shoot automated material handling equipment (i.e., motors, scanners, VFDs, photoeyes, encoders, etc.) and other electrical control equipment;
- Review and evaluate vendor technical proposals to ensure they meet functional and technical requirements and participate in vendor selection process;
- Bottom-to-top automation controls design and implementation for new equipment and improvement of automated manufacturing equipment.
Requirements:
- Willingness to learn and grow;
- Have good arithmetic skills;
- Understanding of electrical assembly and wiring;
- 3+ years of hands on experience in Automation Controls Engineering or similar field;
- Available to work various shifts;
- Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mind set;
- Capable of following verbal and written instructions;
- Understand and follow company policy as stated in the employee handbook;
- PLC and HMI programming experience;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment;
- Pass written and driving forklift exam;
- Knowledge of in hydraulics , pneumatics , programmable logic controllers , electrical circuits , electrical machinery and human-machine interfaces ;
- Be able to read;
- Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and develop new technology;
- Experience in electrical and pneumatic schematic design.