Automation Engineer

Job Description

A growing engineering firm in Dalllas/Fort Worth is looking to hire a Control Specialist. Taking on control projects in Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods industries you will work independently and on team providing solutions for new and repeat customers.

Summary:

You will design industrial automation and controls projects, all stages of projects from design and programming through installation and commissioning as well as some service work.

Why work for this company?

Smaller company allows for a wider breadth of experience from design, and programming, to installation, etc.

Great benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, bonus!

Ongoing training provided!

Responsibilities:

Execute full controls project lifecycles, working closely with Engineering team (including design, development, testing, programming, installation, commissioning and support)

Estimate project scopes and budgets

Design projects with an emphasis on overall performance, usability, reliability, and safety

Utilize and maintain electrical drawings for control systems

Document onsite progress in detail

Communicate concisely and effectively with customers and coworkers

Perform troubleshooting and service work to maintain customer uptime and profitability

Engage consistently in learning opportunities to hone and expand both technical and soft skills

Undertake mandatory safety training on a regular basis

Requirements:

Must have experience working for a System Integration firm.

3+ years experience in controls design and programming

Demonstrated experience programming PLCs and HMIs

Experience over a variety of Automation and Controls Hardware and Software Platforms including:

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk

Ignition is a plus

Experience with a variety of Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Amplifiers

Ability to apply knowledge of known platforms to new technologies

Aptitude to troubleshoot and work on new systems without prior knowledge or training

Creativity, flexibility, and analytical skills

Facility in technical writing and communications, with emphasis on conceptual clarity and readability

ABET-Accredited degree; however, relevant skills and experience will be considered in place of degree

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.

Full-time