Automation Engineer needed for DFW Control Systems Integrator working in the Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods industries.
Design industrial automation and controls projects, all stages of projects from design and programming through installation and commissioning as well as some service work.
Why work for this company?
- Smaller company allows for a wider breadth of experience from design, and programming, to installation
- Great benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, bonus!
- Ongoing training provided!
Responsibilities:
- Execute full controls project lifecycles, working closely with Engineering team (including design, development, testing, programming, installation, commissioning and support)
- Estimate project scopes and budgets
- Design projects with an emphasis on overall performance, usability, reliability, and safety
- Utilize and maintain electrical drawings for control systems
- Document onsite progress in detail
- Communicate concisely and effectively with customers and coworkers
- Perform troubleshooting and service work to maintain customer uptime and profitability
- Engage consistently in learning opportunities to hone and expand both technical and soft skills
- Undertake mandatory safety training on a regular basis
Requirements:
- 3+ years experience in Controls design and programming
- Demonstrated experience programming PLCs and HMIs
- Experience over a variety of Automation and Controls Hardware and Software Platforms including:
- Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk
- Ignition
- Experience with a variety of Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Amplifiers
- Ability to apply knowledge of known platforms to new technologies
- Aptitude to troubleshoot and work on new systems without prior knowledge or training
- Creativity, flexibility, and analytical skills
- Facility in technical writing and communications, with emphasis on conceptual clarity and readability
- ABET-Accredited degree; however, relevant skills and experience will be considered in place of degree