Technical diploma, apprenticeship, associate degree, or equivalent experience in industrial electrical technology, automation, or a related field; Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Degree Preferred.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and control circuits.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Working knowledge of PLCs, industrial I/O, motor controls, and AC/DC circuits.
Familiarity with digital and analog signal testing and electrical test instruments.
Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently at industrial facilities and travel as required.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, control panels, motor controls, and automated machinery.
Diagnose PLC hardware, processor faults, ladder logic, communication networks, and I/O problems.
Use PLC programming software to monitor logic, review diagnostics, and identify control system faults.
Troubleshoot digital and analog signals, sensors, transmitters, actuators, and field wiring.
Document troubleshooting findings, corrective actions, and service recommendations.
Train staff on the implementation and operation of automation systems and tools.
Work with internal departments to enable automated data collection and production monitoring tools to communicate with other business systems.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Paid holiday time
401k with a company match
Training and tuition reimbursement program
Full Job Description
Onsite in either Washington, PA - Taylor, MI - OR Gary, IN with ability to travel
Position Summary
The Automation Engineer will work to support the technical services within SMS group to both support existing automation as well as integrate new technology and work cells.
We are looking to hire a skilled Automation Engineer to work with other Continuous Improvement Engineers supporting PLC design and troubleshooting for automated welding, machining, material handling, and data reporting. As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing PLC systems to integrate robots with welders, CNC machines, saws, and other equipment used in part processing.You may also be required to perform routine PLC and hard drive backups and troubleshoot issues on existing PLCs to reduce downtime. To ensure success as an Automation Engineer, you should have experience working with manufacturing PLCs, with a keen eye for safety, great attention to detail, and the ability to work unsupervised. Excellent documentation and file organization are key to efficient troubleshooting and restoring lost data across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, control panels, motor controls, and automated machinery.
Diagnose PLC hardware, processor faults, ladder logic, communication networks, and I/O problems.
Use PLC programming software to monitor logic, review diagnostics, and identify control system faults.
Troubleshoot digital and analog signals, sensors, transmitters, actuators, and field wiring.
Diagnose industrial communication issues involving PLCs, remote I/O, VFDs, HMIs, and industrial devices.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and panel layouts.
Perform electrical measurements using multimeters, clamp meters, and appropriate signal testing equipment.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, preventative maintenance, and repairs, including creating, organizing and storing system backups.
Document troubleshooting findings, corrective actions, and service recommendations.
Follow applicable electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and workshop procedures.
Troubleshooting issues during the manufacturing process and modifying PLCs as needed.
Scheduling, overseeing, and documenting preventative maintenance and software updated for equipment.
Train staff on the implementation and operation of automation systems and tools
Work with internal departments (IT, digital, electrical, business systems) to allow automated data collection and production monitoring tools to communicate with other business systems within the organization
Qualifications
Technical diploma, apprenticeship, associate degree, or equivalent experience in industrial electrical technology, automation, or a related field. Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Degree Preferred.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and control circuits.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Working knowledge of PLCs, industrial I/O, motor controls, and AC/DC circuits.
Familiarity with digital and analog signal testing and electrical test instruments.
Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently at industrial facilities and travel as required.
Commitment to safe work practices, including lockout/tagout and applicable electrical safety requirements.
Experience in Digital and Analog Signal/I/O Troubleshooting including both digital and analog signals.
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical documentation software.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!
What We Do
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants-all from a single source.
