Industrial Automation Project Engineer

ATS Automation$68K — $124K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven programming and analytical skills
  • Experience with building mechanical systems
  • Familiarity with electronics and basic electrical circuits
  • Knowledge of PLC theory and IEC61131 standards

Responsibilities

  • Design complete control systems based on project specifications
  • Develop control programming and graphics for user interfaces
  • Oversee the start-up and commissioning of automation systems
  • Implement field changes and maintain documentation accuracy
  • Provide on-site training to owners during project closeout
  • Manage project timelines and budgets effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available
  • Flexible working hours from Monday to Friday
  • Opportunity for travel to various locations across North America
  • Work environment includes both office and site visits
  • Personal protective equipment provided for jobsite safety
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents. Provide analysis of building control and mechanical system performance at a complete systems and campus level. Ensure documentation is accurate and complete. Interface directly with customers. Manage sub-contractors and suppliers. Direct project financial responsibility increases with tenure in this position, including use of ATS project management financial reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Complete control system overall design responsibility
  • Control programming and graphic development
  • Manage the start-up and commissioning of Automation Systems
  • Engineer field changes and maintain as-built documentation


  • Conduct on-site owner training as part of project closeout
  • Manage time to complete assignments on time and within budget

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Programming skills
  • Proven analytical skills
  • Exceptional interactive and communication skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge of PLC (programable logic controls) Theory and Applications
    • Structured Text
  • Function Block Diagram
  • Ladder Diagram
  • Cyber Security
  • Kowledge of IEC61131 standards
  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised
  • ACAD skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires a combination of working in an office environment and routine visits to project jobsites up to 50% of working hours. Project jobsites present typical construction and outdoor conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment for safety purposes. Lifting and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds more frequently is required. Must be comfortable climbing a ladder infrequently. Small repetitive motions and use of small tools is included.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Annual base salary ranges from $68,000 - $124,000 depending on experience
  • Benefits summary can be found at ATS-Benefits-Basic-2023

POSITION TYPE AND HOURS
  • Full-time, exempt
  • Typical Monday - Friday working hours with flexibility as needed
  • Typical office work will take place in Spokane, WA
  • Up to 50-percent travel to Seattle area and other locations in North America may be required

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Engineering undergraduate degree
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Computer programming experience
  • Building Mechanical system experience
  • Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits

The above job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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