Automation Engineer

Responsible for designing, evaluating, and executing Controls (PLC and or other automation programming language) Programs to assure the required performance of a machine. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure automation equipment meets all safety and environmental standards. 
  


• Troubleshoot new and existing automation equipment.
  


• Identify and research advancements in processes, equipment, software and hardware to support cost reductions and improve quality and efficiency.
  


• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
  


• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, corrective action formulation, and root-cause investigations.
  


• Prepare interim and final status reports of engineering activities and projects. 
  


• Develop internal and external correspondence, presentations, reports, graphs, charts and statistical models related to automation equipment to customers, management and other employees of the organization. 
  

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences.  One (1) to five (5) years of work experience in a similar role. Strong customer service skills are necessary.