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Automation / Controls Engineer

Company:
Automation Outfitters, Inc.
Location:
Jonesboro, AR, 72402
Posted:
June 29, 2025
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Description:

Small Jonesboro business is seeking a full-time Electrical Controls Engineer.

This position will work under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager.

The applicant will be responsible for concept, design, quality, and support and project management of new and existing products.

Job Description: · Machine control panel design with immense attention to detail · Required to design and produce electrical drawing packages, including Diagrams, Schematics, P & ID, Conduit and Wire Schedules, Mechanical Layouts, and BOMs · Perform Electrical load calculations including short circuit, FLA, MOCP, Arc Flash, and others · Manage multiple projects with regard to design, budget, and schedule · Understanding of Standards and Code Compliance (NEC, NFPA, UL, CE, CSA) · Updating, redesign and improvement of existing designs · PLC and HMI/OIT programming, design and specification.

Our customers dictate the brands of PLC we use so versatility and ability to learn on the fly is required.

Can include, Allen Bradley Studio5000, FactoryTalk View, View Studio, Siemens TIAPortal, WinCC, Unitronics, Schneider, Automation Direct and more · Compile and develop technical project files · Ability to comprehend customer specifications and design to meet their requirements · Interface with customers, end users, multiple disciplines for improved product development · Technical writing of Installation, Operations, Service Manuals, and Specifications · Improvement of quality on a continuous basis · Conceptual product design and cost estimating · Start-up and Troubleshooting of equipment at customer and end user’s site · Provide technical support for customers and regional sales · Up to 25% travel required, domestic and internationally The ideal candidate will exhibit: · The ability to listen well and take direction as needed · A high standard of quality and a great attention to detail · The ability to meet deadlines under pressure · High degree of problem solving skills · Responsibility and accountability for project execution and completion · Can work and communicate well with others on a daily basis Qualifications · B.S.

in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) · 18 to 24 months of controls engineering experience or similar required · Experience in automation industry and the construction of control panels desired but not required · Experience in AutoCad and/or EPLAN · Proficient in MS Office applications · Network application experience a plus · Pneumatics and Hydraulics experience a plus We are looking for a professionally-minded individual who are dependable, detail oriented, and eager to grow with us.

Job Type: Full-time Salary Pay: $55,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits:401(k) with employer matchHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceAccident insuranceCancer insuranceDisability insurancePaid time offSick LeaveDirect Deposit Schedule:8 hour shift typicalDay shiftMonday to Friday (Some weekends) Experience Required:Controls Engineering: 2 years (Required) Ability to Relocate:Jonesboro, AR 72401: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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