Automation Engineering Tech

As an Automation Engineer , you will provide electrical and controls design expertise and perform integration tasks that support customer projects and improve related products. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle, from proposal through commissioning, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective automation solutions.
Collaborate with clients and application specialists during the tender/bid stage to define control equipment designs and specifications
Monitor and advise on costs associated with electrical designs throughout proposals and project execution
Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems to meet technical, commercial, and project requirements
Develop control strategies and supporting documentation to define project-specific programming requirements
Create and manage electrical documentation, including control philosophies, design specifications, load schedules, and wiring schematics
Provide technical support including field service, commissioning, operator training, and warranty support
Maintain engineering records for drawings and associated data for future reference
Ensure timely submission of engineering deliverables and adherence to project schedules and budgets
Troubleshoot automation, integration, and network communication issues
Provide technical assistance and training to Sales and Product Support teams
Travel: Frequent domestic and international travel required (up to 50%)
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of five (5) years of electrical and automation experience in a production, manufacturing, or design environment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logical and scientific thinking in varied situations
SCADA platforms (Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Archestra, GE Cimplicity, WinCC, Ignition)
Drive software (ABB Drive Composer, Starter)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical and structural drawings, and wiring schematics
No immigration sponsorship provided for this role
Electrical & Control Engineering degree, major in Automation or Industrial Automation
Experience with Visual Basic, .NET Visual Studio, and Python
Experience with instrumentation and PID control technologies
Previous field experience
Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers or project teams
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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
The pay range for this role is $100,000-$130,000 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.Potential Customer Requirements Notice
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