Industrial Automation Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer to support one of the Midwest's largest full-service specialty contract companies in Kansas City, MO.
This is an onsite role open to local candidates.
Job Summary :
The Industrial Automation Engineer will report to either the Installation Supervisor, Team Leader, or Operations Manager, and will be responsible for supporting our Project Managers with creating, installing, and commissioning of PLC / HMI based systems as well as network and device integration work.
Key Responsibilities :
- Project start up, program, and commission new PLC / HMI control systems, service, and maintenance of existing installations - fault diagnoses, hardware repairs, and programming bug fixes and alterations.
- Provide technical support on company sponsored products to customers and other company technicians.
- Diagnose and resolve technical problems on jobs and provide appropriate reports to project management.
- Attend project turnover meetings with project manager to gain knowledge of project estimate and scope.
- Organize and maintain control submittal project redlines and submit to design engineer at project end for as built drawing creation.
- Participate in job site final walkthroughs, complete job closeout documentation, provide customer training.
- Work with other technicians to develop and share technical solutions.
- Actively participate in technician training to maintain technical expertise on new products, tools, and integration through continuing education initiatives
- Accurate daily time and equipment reporting.
Requirements
Education :
BS degree in a relevant field.
Required :
- 3 years of experience with PLC / HMI control system.
- Working knowledge of at least one PLC software (i.e. Rockwell RSLogix or Modicon Unity Pro).
- Working knowledge of at least one HMI software (i.e. Rockwell FactoryTalk or Wonderware InTouch).
- Knowledge of common Windows Office applications.
- Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication formats and hardware configurations.
- Understanding of basic process controls (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices).
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
Preferred :
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health care, dental and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Company paid life insurance with an option for voluntary purchases
- Disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance plan
- And more
An equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Requirements
Required : 3 years of experience with PLC / HMI control system. Working knowledge of at least one PLC software (i.e. Rockwell RSLogix or Modicon Unity Pro).
Working knowledge of at least one HMI software (i.e. Rockwell FactoryTalk or Wonderware InTouch). Knowledge of common Windows Office applications.
Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication formats and hardware configurations. Understanding of basic process controls (i.
e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices). Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
Preferred : Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications.