Esco Corporation

Automation Engineer - St. Louis

Esco Corporation$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes
  • Aptitude for technology and industrial environments
  • Commitment to learning and adapting to new tools
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage oneself effectively and prioritize tasks

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects
  • Help program and configure PLC and HMI systems
  • Modify existing display objects and templates
  • Understand industrial process flows
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplined technical team
  • Perform on-site modifications and tests for automation systems
  • Travel to client sites for implementation and commissioning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package
  • Annual biometric screenings and EAP
  • Potential for ESOP participation with tax-deferred benefits
  • Paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • Parental leave and hybrid work options
  • Tuition assistance and career development programs
Full Job Description
AUTOMATION ENGINEER

ESCO Group's vision is to be a leader in our marketplace as valued by our key stakeholders: our clients, employees,
suppliers, community, and shareholders.

The position of Automation Engineer will be part of the Automation team at ESCO Group. This position is a
contributing technical resource for client projects and should have a basic understanding of PLC and HMI
processes. This position will be working alongside multi-disciplined engineers.

OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET
As the Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical services alongside a highly technical
team. Objectives include:
• Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational
efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-
machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
• Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates.
• Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes.

HOW YOU WILL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES
• Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined team members to understand automation requirements.
• Perform necessary modifications on existing programs.
• Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve.
• Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead.
• Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We welcome and embrace a host of different backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches to work. We also
understand the importance of being transparent with our expectations. We do not expect candidates to "check-
the-box" on all below:
• Possesses basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments.
• Shows dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies. You enjoy interacting
with and learning about new technologies.
• Demonstrates strong documentation and organization skills.
• Able to adapt to changing details and circumstances.
• Looking for ways to better themselves and others.
• Ability to demonstrate proper self-management (i.e., strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation of
progress, prioritizing responsibilities, knowledge of personal strengths).

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
Your Health: We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, annual biometric screenings, employee
assistance program (EAP), and company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees.
Your Financial Goals: Beyond our 401k offering, you may be eligible to join our ESOP with its
tax-deferred retirement benefits.
Your Ownership: You don't just work FOR the company; you OWN the company. You'll join other
employee-owners along our ESOP journey and receive the intangible and tangible benefits that ownership
provides.
Your Work-Life Balance: We offer paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, hybrid work
(depending on position), and encourage our Employee Owners to give back to their communities.
Your Career Development: We offer tuition assistance and have a dedicated Learning and Development
program to grow and develop you in your career.

About Esco Corporation

ESCO Corporation is a global leader in the production of highly engineered wear parts and replacement products used in mining, infrastructure development, oil and gas, and industrial applications. The company operates in 28 countries and has more than 10,000 employees worldwide. ESCO's products are designed to increase the efficiency and productivity of heavy machinery and equipment, and the company is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. ESCO was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Learn more about Esco Corporation
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1913

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