Automation Controls Engineer

Blucor

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime
  • Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering for automation
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for technical designs
  • Strong programming skills in PLCs and HMIs, especially Omron
  • Experience with VFD setup and programming
  • Knowledge of electrical panel design and compliance with NEC and NFPA regulations

Responsibilities

  • Assist senior engineers in evaluating and selecting manufacturing equipment
  • Order and install necessary equipment
  • Design modifications and testing processes for performance improvement
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and establish maintenance procedures
  • Collaborate on several projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Analyze data and problem-solve root causes
  • Communicate and present technical information effectively

Benefits

  • Unique and highly attractive employee benefits
  • Opportunity for in-depth benefit discussions during the interview
Full Job Description
Responsible for assisting higher-level engineers in evaluating, selecting, ordering, installing, setting up, designing modifications for, testing, troubleshooting, improving performance, and establishing maintenance procedures for manufacturing equipment.

Requirements
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Must be willing and able to work occasional overtime.
  • Good understanding of the electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles to create and maintain automated processes.
  • Strong in AutoCAD, used to produce technical plans, blueprints, electrical layouts, drawings, and models required. SolidWorks.
  • Strong ability to program PLC's, HMIs, and industrial networks. (Omron PLC, Omron & Proface HMI are a plus).
  • Strong proficiency in setting up and programming VFD's.
  • Working knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to produce various products. (Experience in chemical manufacturing process/powder handling is a plus.)
  • Ability to do electrical design for construction of new and modification of existing electrical panels (Properly size wires, breakers, components, etc. Follow NEC and NFPA regulations).
  • Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and independently under tight deadlines with driven and cost-effective results.
  • Strong analytical, math, data-analysis, problem-solving/root cause analysis, research, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all levels in a diverse environment and adapt to different interpersonal styles and communication methods.
  • Effective communication skills (fluent in English: reading, writing, and speaking) and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, primarily Excel).
  • Must be willing and able to work occasional overtime.

Benefits

We offer several unique and highly attractive benefits that set us apart from other companies. We'd be happy to discuss them with you during the phone interview.

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