OC Tanner

Electrical & Automation Engineer

OC Tanner • $80K — $110K *
Salt Lake City, UT 84118In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in HMI and SCADA systems.
  • 3+ years experience with PLC Programmable Logic Controllers.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or 10 years related experience.
  • Strong understanding of hardware sensors and microelectronics.
  • Experience with communication protocols like Modbus and Ethernet/IP.

Responsibilities

  • Program PLCs and HMIs for machinery and systems.
  • Integrate PLCs with machine controls for automation functions.
  • Create electrical control schematics and drawings.
  • Analyze data on equipment usage and maintenance performance.
  • Oversee installation and operation of industrial electrical systems.
  • Mentor Engineers and train Maintenance Technicians on PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • Full Medical and Dental Benefits Effective on Day 1
  • 4 Weeks PTO
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus
  • Onsite Health Clinic, Gym and Subsidized Cafe
  • Generous 401k Match + Profit Sharing
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Wellness Program
  • Dependent Scholarship Program
Full Job Description
We are looking for an Electrical & Automation Engineer - to do PLC programming and help implement a SCADA (Ignition) platform to enable users to control and monitor PLCs and other devices. Evaluate different software solutions to help modernize O.C. Tanner's production systems and reduce manual work.

Responsibilities:

  • PLC and HMI programming for machinery using, but not limited to, Automation Direct PLC controls and systems.


  • Integrate PLCs and PCs with other machine controls to perform required machine operations (usually involving automation functions).


  • Support machinery and systems by creating electrical control schematics and drawings.


  • Provide data analytics regarding equipment usage, health, maintenance performance, and operation across distribution and manufacturing production.


  • Develop and oversee the installation and operation of industrial electrical systems.


  • Mentor other Engineers and train Maintenance Technicians on maintaining PLC and SCADA systems.


  • Other duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Understand and be familiar with hardware sensors and microelectronics.


  • PLC troubleshooting experience and software/hardware analysis to resolve problems.


  • Experience in communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, etc.


  • Programming experience in Python, and PLC Ladder Logic.


  • Develop and implement a software version control and documentation management process for all PLC, HMI, and SCADA software.


  • HMI programming and integration.


  • Experience with Source Control (Git), or other revision tracking.


  • Able to work with vendors, manufacturing personnel, and the engineering group as a collaborative team member.


  • Able to receive and provide input about improvements to machine control designs.


  • Support the Maintenance Department to coordinate and prioritize effective maintenance of equipment and facilities.


  • Collaborate on preventative maintenance programs and control of maintenance costs.


  • Excellent communication skills.


  • Strong Work Ethic.


Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of automated distribution and conveyor systems.


  • Experience with RFID systems and software.


  • Interface with CNC Machines: control panels, electrical systems, etc.


  • Camera and bar code/QR systems linked to SCADA.


  • Be able to program, and troubleshoot CO2 and Fiber laser systems.


  • PLC sequence programming.


Experience & Education:

  • 3+ years of experience in HMI and SCADA systems.


  • 3+ years experience with PLC Programmable Logic Controllers


  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or 10 years related experience.


Essential Functions/Working Conditions:

  • Office environment with production facility.


Benefits:
  • Full Medical and Dental Benefits Effective on Day 1
  • 4 Weeks PTO
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus
  • Onsite Health Clinic, Gym and Subsidized Cafe
  • Generous 401k Match + Profit Sharing
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Wellness Program
  • Dependent Scholarship Program

About OC Tanner

O.C. Tanner is a global employee recognition and corporate gifting company. Founded in 1927, the company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. O.C. Tanner provides employee recognition programs, service awards, and incentive programs to businesses worldwide. The company has been recognized for its workplace culture and has been named one of the best places to work in the United States by the Great Place to Work Institute.
Learn more about OC Tanner
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1927
* Ladders Estimates

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