Automation Engineer

American Gypsum

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in industrial maintenance or control systems
  • Proficient in PLC programming and HMI systems
  • Strong understanding of safety protocols and maintenance programs
  • Ability to communicate effectively across departments
  • Experience in system troubleshooting and process reliability
  • Capacity to train and mentor staff in technical skills
  • Familiarity with preventative maintenance strategies and inventory control

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement safety programs and procedures
  • Administer and optimize preventative maintenance plans
  • Ensure regular updates and backups of HMI and PLC programs
  • Support IT in maintaining reliability of office servers
  • Facilitate achievement of production goals through efficient maintenance
  • Train maintenance employees to enhance skills and knowledge
  • Integrate new processes and equipment into existing systems
  • Communicate changes in equipment and programming to production staff
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions
  • Advocate compliance with company policies and procedures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage effective on the first day
  • Telemedicine access for convenience
  • Health advocacy services available
  • Dental and orthodontics coverage included
  • Vision care options offered
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Employee assistance program for personal support
  • Wellness incentive bonus program for healthy living
  • Life insurance and accidental death coverage included
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Paid vacation days to recharge
  • Paid holidays for work-life balance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Full Job Description
Salary range $80K - $120K Based on experience - Benefits effective first day of employment!

Specific Job Requirements

  • Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and
    procedures. Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel to
    continuously improve overall safety.
  • Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant process
    servers, and overall process network.
  • Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up on a
    regular basis.
  • Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant office
    computer servers.
  • Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay.
  • Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenance
    department.
  • Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process network
    when necessary. This can include developing new PLC programming and
    interfacing associated HMI screens.
  • Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment.
  • Take an active role in communications between departments, especially
    explaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes to
    production personnel.
  • Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipment
    malfunctions.
  • Participate in development and implementation of all established company
    policies. Act as a role model in compliance and enforcement for all personnel.
  • All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Benefits Offered on Your First Day!

  • Medical
  • Telemedicine
  • Health Advocate Service
  • Dental & Orthodontics
  • Vision
  • FSA Medical & Dependent Care
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
  • Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)

About The Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate's experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

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