Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (electro-mechanical, industrial automation)
3-5 years of experience in programming PLCs, AC/DC drives, HMIs, and Servo Drives (Allen Bradley and Omron preferred)
Proficient in AutoCAD and capable of creating and reading logic/flow diagrams
Experience with machine vision and Ethernet/IP, EtherCat is a plus
Demonstrated success in project completion and implementation
Strong communication skills for customer interactions
Panel design/layout and schematic writing abilities.
Responsibilities
Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
Maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Select and review electromechanical equipment to meet functional requirements.
Complete controls engineering and machine building project assignments on schedule.
Install, program, and debug PLCs, HMI's, and servo drives.
Interpret and maintain electrical schematics and machine layouts.
Train to efficiently accomplish job duties.
Benefits
Competitive base pay
Generous time off: 3 weeks of annualized PTO and 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
401(k) plan with company contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan with 3-year vesting
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available first day of employment
Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement available for undergraduate or graduate programs.
Full Job Description
About the role
This position will be directly responsible for the continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment as well as the innovation of new machine control methods. Strong level of knowledge in the design, implementation, improvement and operation of industrial systems utilizing PLC's, pneumatic & hydraulic systems and servo-controlled motions. Application of intermediate to advanced level engineering principles, theory and concepts. Propose solutions for more complicated engineering problems. Communicate with customers (both internally and externally) on a regular basis.
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000
Annual Broad-Based Bonus: 15%
What you will be doing
Perform root-cause analysis, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
Proficient knowledge of Southco manufacturing processes, techniques, materials, finishes, documentation systems, CAD system, and business system.
Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, and systems to meet functional requirements. Review projects including quotes, job specifications and resolve any quote to job specifications differences.
Complete project assignments and accountabilities, related to controls engineering, machine building, and robotic installations, on schedule and on budget.
Complete training to facilitate accurate and efficient accomplishment of job duties.
Install, program, and debug PLC's, AC/DC drives, HMI's and servo drives.
Interpret and maintain electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PLC programs and machine layouts.
About you
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (electro-mechanical, industrial automation)
Demonstrated track record of successful project completion and implementation
3-5 years' experience programming PLCs, AC/DC drives, HMIs, and Servo Drives. Allen Bradley and Omron preferred.
Proficient in AutoCad
Experience with machine vision, Ethernet/IP, EtherCat a plus.
Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming simulation and testing, and start-up
Panel design and layout, bill of materials and writing schematic capabilities are expected with this position.
Excellent communication skills
How will we reward you
Competitive base pay
Generous time off - starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan - Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life
Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees
