Automation / Controls Engineer
Automationtechies
- La Vergne, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Health, dental, & vision
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- 401k Matching
- And more!
- Design complex automation equipment per defined project scope including all control systems and robotics.
- Have knowledge in robotic programming, PLC programming, Robot simulation, and HMI programming, and be able to implement it into robust designs.
- Generate electrical schematics and BOMs in compliance with established company standards and applicable regulatory codes.
- Create and document control system software programs using structured programming techniques, for PLCs, HMIs, PCs, and Robots as necessary.
- Develop approved drawings, programming, and design standards for the department.
- Responsible for reviewing assigned project schedules and providing the necessary effort\work hours to ensure all targets can be made or making a detailed request for assistance to Controls Engineering Manager immediately when it is determined targets cannot be made with your individual effort.
- Test and debug machines and systems.
- Support installation, testing, and debugging of machines and systems at customers’ facilities.
- Responsible for updating all drawings after a job is complete.
- Responsible for writing portions of the machine operation manual, specifically, the Controls and Operation sections.
- Communication with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Participate in design and review meetings for assigned projects.
- Provide support for any control system issue or concern with customers.
- Travel for machine installation as required.
- Travel as required for Sales calls or meetings.
- Assist the Applications department with quotations including pricing, write-up, concept drawings, and schedule when requested.
- BS/AS Degree in Engineering discipline and/or relevant experience in lieu of degree
- 5+ years of Industrial Automation experience
- Experience with various controls platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and others)
- Experience with PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting
- Must be able to travel up to 30%
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or other drafting software
- Experience with programming robots (ABB, Fanuc, and others)