Murray Equipment, Inc. (MEI) is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys designing practical automation solutions, supporting customers, and working directly with industrial process systems in the liquid and dry handling industries.
This position supports projects involving process automation, electrical controls, PLC/HMI/SCADA integration, batching systems, and industrial equipment used in feed, seed, fertilizer, chemical, and other bulk material handling applications. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, Territory Managers, production teams, and field service personnel to deliver reliable and cost-effective engineered solutions.
Key areas of experience include:
- Industrial Automation & Controls
- Electrical Systems & Control Panels
- PLC/HMI/SCADA Programming
- Fluid Handling & Process Systems
- Rockwell / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 Platforms
- Industrial Networking & Communications
- Process Control and System Integration
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Collaborates with Territory Managers and users to determine project specifications as needed.
- Prepares detailed quotation for projects according to established guidelines.
- Creates sales orders for all essential engineered specification parts and equipment as quoted.
- Establishes and maintains a project report for all design or redesign projects to include implementation schedules and projected costs.
- Designs projects specifying applicable engineered solutions observing legal and industry standards.
- Generates and produces flow diagrams, schematics, and drawings via AutoCAD (2-D).
- Reviews all flow diagrams, quotations, and other available information required to design and engineer the most effective solutions for the customer.
- Oversees the design and development of systems with the use of advanced automated equipment on a daily basis.
- Acquires customer acceptance including approval of flow diagrams, quotations, and time estimates.
- Acquires approvals for engineering changes.
- Develops innovative alternative designs that facilitate cost savings, quality improvements, safety enhancements, and meet changing customer requirements.
- Updates the project data folder for all design or redesign projects to include job numbers, quote numbers, customer numbers, order numbers, projected labor and materials costs, and implementation schedules.
- Understands all regulations relative to the product lines and participates in qualifying products for regulatory compliance
- Ensures consistency of design for similar solutions from one generation of design to the next.
- Recommends procedures and prepares detailed drawings to facilitate the production, and assembly, shipment, installation, and start-up of engineered solutions.
- Refines estimates of materials and labor for engineering, building, testing, installation, start-up, and training.
- Develops manuals for product training, operation, safety, engineering applications, repair and maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation.
- Develops test protocol for engineered products.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and safety procedures.
- Submits all documentation in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
- Learns and troubleshoots in-house proprietary software (ICS Control Pro and others)
- Provides technical support to Territory Managers and customers.
- Provides customer support with technical issues relating to our products and services.
- Shares 24/7 customer support responsibility via rotation in the after-hours on call group.
- Maintains clean, orderly, and safe work areas at all times.
- Assists in other areas of operations and performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related field.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or related field.
- Experience with PLC/HMI programming required.
- Strong experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 required.
- Experience with SCADA systems and industrial communications preferred.
- AutoCAD or Solid Works experience required.
- Understanding of industrial process systems, fluid handling, batching systems, or material handling equipment preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Preferred Experience- Industrial control panel design
- VFDs, motor controls, and instrumentation
- Ethernet/IP and industrial networking
- Batch process automation
- Field commissioning and startup support
- SQL databases or industrial data collection systems
Skills- PLC/HMI/SCADA Programming
- AutoCAD Drafting
- Project Management
- Technical Communication
- Customer Relations
- Industrial Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Blueprint & Schematic Reading
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Professional Presentation Skills
Physical Requirements- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation.
- Ability to work occasionally in manufacturing and industrial environments.
- Ability to travel by car and air as required.
- Must possess or be able to obtain:
- Valid Driver's License
