Rockwell Automation

Automation Controls Engineer

Rockwell Automation$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology field.
  • 5+ years of related experience, particularly with Low Voltage PowerFlex VFDs.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as required by customers.
  • Strong technical knowledge in PLC and HMI programming.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical customer support during installation and ongoing maintenance.
  • Implement hardware and software modifications to complex control systems.
  • Program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems for projects.
  • Troubleshoot and rectify equipment problems and operational inefficiencies.
  • Manage project workflows including scheduling and reporting.
  • Recommend equipment modifications to enhance operational standards.
  • Draft technical documentation and project plans as needed.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off for vacation and personal needs.
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave for family needs.
  • Flexible work schedule options for better work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Automation Controls Engineer serves as a main point of contact for Rockwell Automation's customers and serves as company liaison on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects. You effectively provide services to support the on-site installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation control systems & advanced manufacturing software applications, drive systems, manufacturing systems, industrial networks and the individual products which comprise these systems. You will report to the Program Manager and work onsite in Orlando, Florida Embedded Engineer at an Entertainment Industry Customer.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Provide customer support through the performance of installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of Rockwell equipment and systems.
  • Implements solutions and performs design and/or programming modifications to customer's equipment on assigned projects to include hardware and software modifications to complex electrical and control systems.
  • Program PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems for new or modified equipment.
  • Maintain automation and equipment including working with low voltage.
  • Troubleshoot problems, identify, and implement new or amended system functionality, identify operational process gaps, and take corrective actions.
  • Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment, which fail to meet operating standards.
  • Execute initiatives supporting our automation strategy, manage operating workflows, and progress continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Perform project management function for customer projects including needs identification, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
  • Develop and write documentation as required (validation project plans, standard operating procedures, qualification summary reports, system audits, technical reports, traceability matrix, etc.).
  • Communicate with Rockwell Automation and customer management regarding project details.


The Essentials - You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.


The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology field
  • 5+ years of related experience, including Low Voltage PowerFlex VFD's
  • Flexibility to work off shifts (2nd or 3rd), overtime, on-call, and weekends as required by customer demands
  • Experience with Safety Systems
  • Experienced in PLC and HMI programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, RSView32 and/or FTView ME/SE, Studio5000
  • Experience with Networking: RIO, DH+, D-Net, and Ethernet Communication
  • Commercial, communication, and presentation skills a plus
  • Customer relationship building skills necessary
  • PLC programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, FactoryTalk Studio software
  • Studio5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix
  • Safety Products and applications
  • PowerFlex drives and applications
  • Ethernet/IP, Stratix Switches
  • Servo/Motion control
  • Low & Medium Voltage Drives knowledge
  • Networks including EtherNet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet
  • Application/Project experience utilizing Rockwell's Advance Software Packages such as Historian, AssetCentre, VantagePoint, and Plant/Energy Matrix
  • Virtual Machine computing and Thin Client technology
  • Rockwell Automation Product Lifecycle Management


What We Offer:
  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.


This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation works with investments in industrial automation and aids other businesses with automation technology strategy.

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Size
24,500 employees
Market Cap
$29.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+4.2%
Revenue
$6.2 billion
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